Where is x system app?
If you are running the stock ROM that comes with the phone (rooted or not), then the disappearance of system apps is a bug with the stock firmware that comes with this phone.
Why is it gone?
Sometimes when you remove apps from the "menu/applications/manage applications" menu in settings, a plethora of system apps are deleted. You probably just noticed the one that caused you to make a thread about it. If you go back into the manage applications menu, you will probably see that many other systems apps are greyed out, including calculator, google services framework, and others. It is unknown why this happens when removing apps from that menu, it is just an annoying bug.
How do I fix it?
Well, there are two solutions. One, very simple, is a factory reset, and everything will be fixed. However, you will lose all your apps and data if you aren't rooted. The other solution, the way I chose to go after this happened to me 3 times, is to root and load any other custom ROM, I chose Incredible 2 HD.
I hope this thread helps answer people's questions. I have been seeing a lot of posts on this lately and wanted to provide a complete answer for people all in one place.
Your title says, this is a FAQ, so WHY? start a thread in the general forum??
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So currently i am running stock deodexed official 2.2 with my own modifications set in place, all from .zips. i cleaned out all of the stock apps that i know will not cause problems and are not linked with other apps. then when i saw all the stuff cleared out in that new "feather rom" or whatever its called, i decided to clear out a few more stuff. now, i am getting the repeated "com.htc.bgp force close." its a few times an hour and its annoying. i think its from one of these three apps: WeatherAgentService
WeatherProvider
WeatherSyncProvider
because everything else i deleted was pretty much independent (eg mail.apk). i already had weather deleted, so i figured deleting these wouldnt be much of a problem. and no, i didnt do a nand backup because im an idiot. is there a way i can replace these apps? or should i just deal with it
Alright so I had Google backup my applications, and I was running CM7. Then I tried flashing to SalvageMod (I did factory reset and everything) and since Google backed up my apps it put back all kinds of stuff from CM7, which makes everything a little wonky because it turned into a mix of the two ROMs. How do I access what Google backed up for me so I can alter what does and doesn't get backed up when I flash new ROMs? I tried Google.com but I couldn't seem to find anything pertaining to Android phones, but maybe I missed it. Many thanks in advance! I would really like to try out SalvageMod without CM7 interfering haha.
That is one of the reasons why I don't have my apps, data and settings automatically backed up to Google's servers. However, to attempt to answer your question, one step is to disable the "automatic restore" feature located in Menu-Settings-Privacy Settings. No, I have not tried it but it seems like a good starting point.
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Hey all so I flashed from stock to LiquidSmooth recently and am just wondering if there are any apps left over that I can remove using TIBU? I see a huuuuuuuuuuge list of apps with a gray name and line through them, should I just leave those there?
I already read this thread on apps to remove but that's for a stock GS3 and the apps on that list are the same as I mentioned above with the gray line/name.
I'm sorry in advanced if this is a pointless question or if I was just too lazy and missed a thread that answers this question(I tried to look!)
EDIT: One more question, for some reason I can't receive MMS, everytime I get one sent to me it tells me "message could not be downloaded", anyone have an idea?
sevenpioverthree said:
Hey all so I flashed from stock to LiquidSmooth recently and am just wondering if there are any apps left over that I can remove using TIBU? I see a huuuuuuuuuuge list of apps with a gray name and line through them, should I just leave those there?
I already read this thread on apps to remove but that's for a stock GS3 and the apps on that list are the same as I mentioned above with the gray line/name.
I'm sorry in advanced if this is a pointless question or if I was just too lazy and missed a thread that answers this question(I tried to look!)
EDIT: One more question, for some reason I can't receive MMS, everytime I get one sent to me it tells me "message could not be downloaded", anyone have an idea?
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there are some apps that u can remve if not needed
butdo not remve files u dnt knoe what it is like bluetioth...it will give u a force close evrytme
for 2nd question ask ur service provider to send u the necessary settings related to mms
sevenpioverthree said:
Hey all so I flashed from stock to LiquidSmooth recently and am just wondering if there are any apps left over that I can remove using TIBU? I see a huuuuuuuuuuge list of apps with a gray name and line through them, should I just leave those there?
I already read this thread on apps to remove but that's for a stock GS3 and the apps on that list are the same as I mentioned above with the gray line/name.
I'm sorry in advanced if this is a pointless question or if I was just too lazy and missed a thread that answers this question(I tried to look!)
EDIT: One more question, for some reason I can't receive MMS, everytime I get one sent to me it tells me "message could not be downloaded", anyone have an idea?
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Titanium Backup holds all your backups in it's database (that's kind of the point). Below is a summary of the various types of backups:
RED TEXT: These are system apps currently installed. These are items that you probably don't want to backup/restore across various ROMs, as they will most-likely have inconsistent formats and might cause issues.
GREEN/YELLOW TEXT: These are Titanium-Backup controlled system settings. You most-likely will be ok backing-up/restoring most of these across ROMs. I honestly don't know the difference between green and yellow, but be careful when restoring a 4.1.x settings to a 4.2.x ROM.
WHITE TEXT: These are non-system apps that are currently installed. For the most part, you shouldn't have any problem restoring these backups to a new ROM.
CROSSED-OUT APPS: These are apps that you had installed and backup up on a previous ROM, but now do not have installed. This is what you're seeing and asking about freezing.
As a summary of the above: The gray crossed-out apps are not currently installed in Liquidsmooth. You don't have to freeze them, because they're not there. In fact, you probably shouldn't restore most of them, because Liquidsmooth is not running Touchwiz and any Samsung apps that you've backed-up will not work on the AOSP framework.
Now, in terms of MMS sending/receiving. This is a known bug in 4.2.2 ROMs, but a solution has worked for some (myself included). The method includes re-installing the APN file in your phone. In my thread (so many replies!), I share my fix of it, as well as two other APN files that people have had success with. The original fix is found in this thread (I linked it in my post). Just follow those instructions and it should (hopefully) work with your mms woes.
Hope this helps!
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Now, in terms of MMS sending/receiving. This is a known bug in 4.2.2 ROMs, but a solution has worked for some (myself included). The method includes re-installing the APN file in your phone. In my thread (so many replies!), I share my fix of it, as well as two other APN files that people have had success with. The original fix is found in this thread (I linked it in my post). Just follow those instructions and it should (hopefully) work with your mms woes.
Hope this helps!
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Thanks for the TIBU info it helped a lot
As for your mms fix, I had already given the other methods a go and just now tried yours but to no avail, nothing is working for me. Just now I tried the Go SMS fix and it works(hardly a fix in my opinion) but I don't want to use go sms so this continues to frustrate me
EDIT: I'd like to add I also tried to use mms.apk from blackbean7 but that didn't work either. Could it be on sprints end? I'm scared to call since I'm not on stock. I guess there's no use in talking about it here
EDIT 2: I switched my mobile networks to cdma/evdo from LTE/cdma/evdo and my mms started to send..I hate technology sometimes
Not getting notifications like you're suppose to?
I've recently talked to T-mobile about this issue and they directed me to do a few simple steps. I was amazed how easy it was.
How do you know that you have the problem? Well certain apps; such as, Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, and Instagram, are supposed to send notifications notifying you that something has happened (a photo of yours was liked, you have a new tweet, etc.).
WHAT IS IT: Some people receive notifications late or they may not even get any. I'm here today to tell you how to fix that.
CAUSE: The T-mobile representative told me a common cause of the notification issue. If you clear your cache (of applications) daily, or on a normal basis, it can cause increase traffic for your notifications. Not sure if that's right or not, but I was clearing cache every night so it was just a big coincidence that he said that.
Warning: I am not responsible for any damage to your phone. Please read carefully and then do the steps correctly afterwards. These steps were tested on my phone (model: M919) , and my brother's S4 (which is also the same model). Both are UVUAMDL models.
If you have any questions, please ask.
HOW TO FIX IT:
This does not take away root, your custom recovery, or your custom recovery.
One common fix, that doesn't work for everyone is to install the app through the playstore and to not restore it using titanium backup. This didn't work for me unfortunately, but you can try to clear data,cache, and force stopping it to see if that'll work before you do this. Also, try to uninstall it and reinstalling the applications. These are some solutions I found while I was researching how to fix it. None of those worked for me. So here's my method.
(1) Back up all of your internal storage somewhere safe.
(2) Go to settings.
(3) Click on the "Accounts" tab.
(4) Scroll all the way down to "Backup and reset" and click it.
(5) Make sure "Back up my data" and "Automatic restore" is checked.
(6) Click on "Factory data reset". This will reset all setting and delete all of your apps and data on your device. That's why backing up is step #1.
(7) Click "Reset device".
(8) Click "Delete all".
(9) Your phone should reboot by itself and the boot up time should be around 3 to 5 minutes.
(10) Leave your phone to rest for about 2-3 minutes. It should feel like you just brought the phone, leaving you to set up your personal accounts and such.
(11 ~ OPTIONAL) I flashed the original T-mobile kernel, since I was previously running ktoonsez kernel. I just did it because I wanted it completely stock with root.
IMPORTANT: not restore your previous applications until 24 hours have gone by. That means, un-checking the resotre option in the set up. Although, you can download and install a few apps on the playstore to see if notifications are working.
Also: If you're having bad battery life, do these steps. Pay CLOSE attention to the apps you install on your phone. I know that my battery increased by doing the steps above. I only restored the apps I needed and used from titanium backup!
Hey just wanted to say this helped fix my facebook notification and snapchat issue thanks
I'm trying to stop notifications from interrupting my Pandora music! .....................….......
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HI, i tried the factory reset and this fixed my snapchat notification issue, however after a certain amount of time it just goes back to not receiving notifications again. What should i do?
Hi all
I just got my 8.4 Tab Pro and need some advice before I apply my usual tweaking. Sorry if something similar has been discussed in other threads, I was not able to find definite answers to my questions.
As with all my Android devices I'd like customize the Tab Pro to minimize load, remove bloat and basically have the most control over it as possible.
- I rooted the Tab Pro with Towel without triggering Knox. So far so good. From what I read though, installing a recovery mod and/or a custom rom, Knox will still be triggered. What if I use an 'optimized' (debloated, tweaked) stock rom, is there a way no to have Knox in the way?
- If there's no way to prevent Knox from triggering: Any advice on which processes/apps can be safely removed and which (eg build.prop) tweaks would make sense for this device?
- Is there an overview which shows available Firmwares and maybe even changelogs? I'm a bit confused by all the different available codes and their corresponding origin countries.
That's it for the moment, thanks in advance
as soon as you flash a custom recovery, you will trip Knox. There is no way around that at the moment.
you can freeze quite a bit of the stock apps to get the device to run smoother. check your settings -- apps, and go to the running tab. Note which apps you don't use that are running in the background, and then freeze them with Titanium backup or similar program. Note some apps have multiple APK's that need to be frozen.
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as soon as you flash a custom recovery, you will trip Knox. There is no way around that at the moment.
you can freeze quite a bit of the stock apps to get the device to run smoother. check your settings -- apps, and go to the running tab. Note which apps you don't use that are running in the background, and then freeze them with Titanium backup or similar program. Note some apps have multiple APK's that need to be frozen.
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Hah, looks like my Auto-Correct trolled me with "Knox", nice one :silly:
Corrected it..
Thanks for the reply, that cleared it up for me with the trigger.
Regarding the other topic though: I'm aware how one can identify and disable unnecessary apps, I was hoping to find (for example) some kind of a list like the one Rom Cleaner uses where stock Samsung bloatware is identified- which would make it a lot easier to work on with the ridiculous amount of stuff included in the device.
Not sure if there is such an app yet for the tab pro..
I made a list of apps I froze in the battery life thread, here's a link to the post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54229116&postcount=26
Keep in mind, I started off with a rom without the All-Share APK's, and without the Knox APK's (there are several of each).
since that post, I have also frozen S-finder and Security Manager Service. Started getting random reboots, so I re-installed Security Manager Service, and it seems to have fixed the reboots.
Nice, thanks for that- that'll be a good start.
Any ideas regarding the different available firmwares?
I'm on ND3, which seems to work for me. Using Freeza's nearly stock rom for now and all seems well. haven't tried any of the CM based roms on this tablet yet though.