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[Q] Remove 'Garbage' Widgets

I applied the latest RUU for the Droid Incredible (November 2010 Edition). In the past, I always updated the phone, Got Root Access and performed a Nandroid Backup before removing all the Bloatware/Crapware on my phone.
However, this time I am getting very different results.
After the Nandroid, I delete everything I don't want via Root Explorer. I would delete the obvious ones such as City ID, VZ Nav, Teeter, and a bunch of HTC widgets like Footprints, Contacts Calculator, etc.
I was told that if I go into my settings and 'Clear Data' on HTC Sense that it will get rid of the shortcut to the deleted widgets on the Add Widget Window. It always worked in the past except not on this release.
I have reinstalled the RUU several times to make sure it wasn't a n installation error (of course I am performing a wipe). Any one have any suggestions.
Also is there an updated list of what programs are safe to remove?
Thanks.

Why not flash a "senseless ROM"? there are a number of them out there. You lose the stock Rosie and are forced to use either ADW or Launcher Pro. They alsy delete many of the things you have no interest in keeping.
Just another option.

Because I like Sense. I love the HTC Calendar Widget, HTC Clock Widget (with the full screen weather animation), HTC Tip Calculator and the stock HTC Keyboard (Hence why there is also an equal amount of Sense ROMs out there too).
Nothing I have seen out there comes close to what I like.

I've always just used the system app remover from the market
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Thanks. I'll give that a shot and report back.
Edit: No doesn't work. I uninstalled System App Remover and Got Refunded. It looks like it can't be done because even the Virtuous ROM has the same issue. Oh well maybe in time someone will figure it out.

UndergroundWire said:
Thanks. I'll give that a shot and report back.
Edit: No doesn't work. I uninstalled System App Remover and Got Refunded. It looks like it can't be done because even the Virtuous ROM has the same issue. Oh well maybe in time someone will figure it out.
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I would try removing the apps with Titanium Backup if you haven't. That's what I normally use to remove bloatware. If you "Freeze" the apps, the widgets may be removed, also.
Also, could someone let me in on the secret for adding a custom signature with my ROM/Kernel/Radio/Phone/etc.? I'm new to XDA.

The widgets are gone it's the shortcut for them that need to be removed. RMK had a method of removing these prior to Froyo update 1 which doesn't work anymore.

If you know what the app names are, you can use 7 zip to remove the apk's from the app folder before flashing the Rom.
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kekspernikai said:
I would try removing the apps with Titanium Backup if you haven't. That's what I normally use to remove bloatware. If you "Freeze" the apps, the widgets may be removed, also.
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It works. It gets rid of the garbage shortcuts now. However, you can't put widgets on your homescreens anymore. Very weird. Because the widgets I want to put on my screen are installed.
spence341 said:
If you know what the app names are, you can use 7 zip to remove the apk's from the app folder before flashing the Rom.
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I'll give that a shot too. However, without even doing it, I think it won't work because of the SQL entries left behind.
I am just being real anal. The garbage widgets shouldn't bother me but I want it to be clean.

kekspernikai said:
Also, could someone let me in on the secret for adding a custom signature with my ROM/Kernel/Radio/Phone/etc.? I'm new to XDA.
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Click on USER CP at the top of this page.

UndergroundWire said:
The widgets are gone it's the shortcut for them that need to be removed. RMK had a method of removing these prior to Froyo update 1 which doesn't work anymore.
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Did you ever manage to work out how to remove the deleted widgets from the list?

New market is now public

It seems liks Google started using the new market. What do you guys think about it? I kinda like it

I downloaded the apk and tbh its well better than the old one graphically. The widget section is welcomed and the overall look is just great
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I uninstalled the updates (installed 2.2.6 APK), shut down, powered on my phone, checked the market and it updated itself automagically to 2.2.7.
It looks a bit nicer than the old one, although part of me misses the tabs - it works more fluidly than before - haven't had any downloads crash out on me either yet which is a good sign.

how do you get the new market? i dont see any updates on my desire running on cm 6.1.0

One day you'll wake up and it's there. No visible updates, just Google magic.

I just got it today. When I open the market apps it there already. The UI looks good.
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Downloads and installations are also a bit quicker which is nice.

edwinlee90 said:
how do you get the new market? i dont see any updates on my desire running on cm 6.1.0
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try the below:
Lothaen said:
I uninstalled the updates (installed 2.2.6 APK), shut down, powered on my phone, checked the market and it updated itself automagically to 2.2.7.
It looks a bit nicer than the old one, although part of me misses the tabs - it works more fluidly than before - haven't had any downloads crash out on me either yet which is a good sign.
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or find an APK for it... i.e. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=877330

More to the point, how do I get rid of it.
Using appbrain I can uninstall the market and briefly use the old one, until it updates itself again later.
And I can't believe google just added some eye candy, but the search function is still rubbish and there aren't any filters - tsk tsk.

Kermode said:
More to the point, how do I get rid of it.
Using appbrain I can uninstall the market and briefly use the old one, until it updates itself again later.
And I can't believe google just added some eye candy, but the search function is still rubbish and there aren't any filters - tsk tsk.
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I guess you could try uninstalling (from manage applications) and then try and find an old APK for the old market - that might stop updating itself

Kermode said:
More to the point, how do I get rid of it.
Using appbrain I can uninstall the market and briefly use the old one, until it updates itself again later.
And I can't believe google just added some eye candy, but the search function is still rubbish and there aren't any filters - tsk tsk.
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I wouldn't mind, except there's a big bug (on my Desire - Orange uk). Whenever my phone runs out of battery and I charge it and go to the market, then click on 'my apps' it only shows about a third of them. So I have no idea if I have any updates on the missing ones. The only way I've resolved this is to go into settings/applications and 'uninstall updates' on the marketplace. Briefly the old market comes back before being replaced by the new one, and all my apps are then visible in the market until the next time the power runs out. Very lame.

poldie said:
I wouldn't mind, except there's a big bug (on my Desire - Orange uk). Whenever my phone runs out of battery and I charge it and go to the market, then click on 'my apps' it only shows about a third of them. So I have no idea if I have any updates on the missing ones. The only way I've resolved this is to go into settings/applications and 'uninstall updates' on the marketplace. Briefly the old market comes back before being replaced by the new one, and all my apps are then visible in the market until the next time the power runs out. Very lame.
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try clearing the data (and cache - why not) on the market - go back into it accept the terms and conditions, then let the apps refresh itself.
works for me

Lothaen said:
try clearing the data (and cache - why not) on the market - go back into it accept the terms and conditions, then let the apps refresh itself.
works for me
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Doesn't work for me.
Also, I don't think I've had any updates for any apps since the new market came out. I'm hoping this is a coincidence and that Google tested at least that bit.

I have had updates with apps - not many but some since updating to the new market.
not sure why you aren't getting the update - maybe its phasing across handsets in some sort of random order...?

Lothaen said:
try the below:
or find an APK for it... i.e. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=877330
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right now im using cyanogen mod 6.1 which doenst have the new market. is it possible for it to automatically update to the newer market even though im running a custom rom? or would i need to download the apk for it and manually update it myself?

[Q] Help me identify this annoying SPAM

I have this star with an orange circle dot inside it that pops up at around 5:30am (eastern time) almost everyday since a few days ago. When I pull down the top bar to see the notification, it is an advertizement that will open up an internet browser.
I would love to know how this is happening and what app it might be that is causing this. I have about 90 apps installed and dont want to go ahead and delete everything to hunt it down.
Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance.
BTW=running Calkulin's Evo2 Froyo rom.

Have you tried going into Settings > Applications > Running Services? You should be able to spot anything running that's out of the ordinary that way.

I did check, didnt see anything, but i will check again today as I bet it will pop-up today a few hours at 530am. Has anyone seen this as well??

here is an idea....
use titanium backup to FREEZE all USER APPS, except for ones that you are SURE are not it...then if you see that at 0530am it did not happen, unfreeze a number of them, maybe 10 or so. at the next 0530am continue this process...until you find the group of 10 that causes the problem to resume.

It's some rogue app that is pushing ads (AirPush). Go to the market and check the reviews on some of the latest apps you've downloaded. that'll help you track it down along with anthonyandrews's idea.

initial said:
It's some rogue app that is pushing ads (AirPush). Go to the market and check the reviews on some of the latest apps you've downloaded. that'll help you track it down along with anthonyandrews's idea.
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Initial nailed it. I recall this being discussed on the forum a short while back. Thats just ugly for an app to do that though.

out of curiosity, what was the app?

It's called heyzap. New way of ads.
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use avg antivirus and scan ur phone
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Complete ICS App Collections for Android 2.2+

The Ice cream Sandwich has a really mind blowing UI, Google tried to modify almost all system apps.
Here is some original app collections, which really works for Gingerbread & other older versions.
The Apps Collections
Android Market 3.2.0
Google Music 4.0.1
Google Maps 5.11.0
Street View 1.7.0.4
Google+ 2.0.0
Just install like a normal app. Will be updated as soon as more apps available.
If anyone has problems installing market 3.2.0, try this post. This may be helpful to you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1297040
Note : There may be updated versions of the apps listed, but this is just a collection from Galaxy Nexus.

Any hope for the launcher? Or the browser? Or Somthing else interesting....

are those install APK, or just copy and replace over old APK ?

Market and Music installed ok.
Not having any luck with Maps and Street View. Do they even have any significant changes?

Maps is not 5.10.2
It's the ownhere/Brut.all 5.10.1 mod of the maps...

IE-coRe said:
Any hope for the launcher? Or the browser? Or Somthing else interesting....
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Well there is a launcher but its not as good or near good compared to the actual ICS launcher
And for the browser I would also like to see it ported to any device

Shadow_Android said:
Well there is a launcher but its not as good or near good compared to the actual ICS launcher
And for the browser I would also like to see it ported to any device
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Yes i now that fake ICS Launcher....and i hate it. Is is not good in anything. Before i use something like that i use Go launcher and istall a ICS Theme.....

Thx. But the market not works on HTC Wildfire S.
Start the install and then:
"application not installed"
What is the problem ? :|
(This works only whit root -ed phones? )

Thanks you very much !
But I have the same prob than zoltank but for Music, Market et Google+ =/
It's not the first time i install the three but here, everytime "app not installed" and my phone is rooted so it's not that =/
Any ideas ?

try uninstalling the old apps before installing the new ones

Too bad no =(
Uninstall the Market, i came back on the 1st version on the Nexus but it's the same, now the update roll on and i'm again with 3.1.5.
No prob, that will coming in time =)
Thank you !

i was able to install everything except Market 3.2
i uninstalled the old one and wiped cache, kelvin, etc...
any ideas?
solved
rebooted the phone
then i was able to install

now that it's installed, i get Force Close every time i try to install something from market
going back to 3.1.5

Hi, if you are having trouble installing the market try this. Its what I did to get it working on my o2x
You will need root explorer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1297322

Market doesn't work on Galaxy S Plus

Thanks for these
Market works perfectly on rooted Flyer. The tiles fill out the screen nicer than 3.1.5. No force close issues. On edit: it drops an error when trying to get a non-free app....
G+ breaks the People (htccontacts.apk) app.
Music installs, but I use the HTC one so not much testing after install.
Maps, untested.
Street view, untested.
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On edit: Maps installs and works. Street view errors on install.
G+ app works perfectly on stock N1 on 2.3.6, no adverse side effects. Been using it since it originally leaked a couple-ish weeks ago.
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Hint for at least us Moto Blur users if you install the G+ apk then your contacts will force close if you try to open up a contacts info

AJC9000 said:
Hint for at least us Moto Blur users if you install the G+ apk then your contacts will force close if you try to open up a contacts info
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It happens to miui and cyanogen too...
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febycv said:
Just install like a normal app. Will be updated as soon as more apps available.
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My guess is the ones already in the first post are the only ones that are gonna install on gingerbread. You can take all the apps from the galaxy nexus dump, put them in a folder on your sdcard, and browse to it with root explorer. you'll see the only ones that have none default icons are the ones in the first post. the ones with app icons are the only ones that actually install. all other give parsing errors since you need ICS to install them.

kardain said:
G+ breaks the People (htccontacts.apk) app.
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I can confirm that (RCMix3d Runny v3.1).

How to apply purchased themes on N beta

If you are like me, you hate the all white of default Sammy N because it's obnoxious and straining. I have figured out how to apply purchased themes to the N beta. I was not able to purchase new ones either. I would get an error, even if I had the links.
Go to the Galaxy Apps store and select Categories. At the top of that page there will be a themes banner. Click on that, then go to the three dots at the top. Hit "My Page" then "Purchased". Your themes should be there, and you'll be able to download and apply them.
*Added screenshots in second post. The full site corrupted the pics and the mobile app wouldn't let me add in an edit.*

Screenshots if you're confused

The Galaxy Apps Store shows that it is installed, but I can't access it. Am I missing something? I don't have anything disabled.

I realized I can do this through Samsung Themes without having to go through the Galaxy Apps Store. Thanks!!!

Anyone else have issues with Ultra Powersaving Mode? I disabled it and after resetting my phone everything was blown up out of proportion, wallpaper reverted, quick toggles reverted, and several other setting reverts. Had a theme installed so it may be related during restoring theme.

CVertigo1 said:
The Galaxy Apps Store shows that it is installed, but I can't access it. Am I missing something? I don't have anything disabled.
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I had that issue at first as well. The App store automagically appeared somehow. Going through themes should work, but I bet an error every time I try to do it through settings.

Illogi.xbone said:
Anyone else have issues with Ultra Powersaving Mode? I disabled it and after resetting my phone everything was blown up out of proportion, wallpaper reverted, quick toggles reverted, and several other setting reverts. Had a theme installed so it may be related during restoring theme.
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I haven't used it yet. I've been using the mid battery settings in device maintenance and it's been working flawlessly.

ironbesterer said:
I haven't used it yet. I've been using the mid battery settings in device maintenance and it's been working flawlessly.
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Yeah Medium one rocks!

will free themes that ive already downloaded work?..havnt purchased any themes and thats the only thing holding me back from updating to 7.0 is that I know I'm not going to be able to stand that obnoxious White
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cammeron1978 said:
will free themes that ive already downloaded work?..havnt purchased any themes and thats the only thing holding me back from updating to 7.0 is that I know I'm not going to be able to stand that obnoxious White
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Yes free themes show up in your purchased library if you have downloaded them before.