Hi there...i have an A100 USA version but i'm livin' in Italy.
I've rooted the device, so, i was wondering how to remove System Apps...
I've removed succesfully Aupeo, but when i'm trying to do the same with nemo Player ('i'm using Mobo player), nothing happen... the system put it again at his place...
is a problem of the File Browser?
I moved Aupeo with File manager HD
But i'm trying to remove nemo with File Expert...
in both cases, i changed file permissions...
Any idea?
PS:
I would like to do the same with social, reading etc. hub by Acer....but i cannot find in apps folders... someone knows where they are located?
An app like System App Uninstaller, or Titanium Backup can delete system apps. Allegedly deleting system apps may interfere with our ability to get OTA updates (ICS...) so do so at your own risk.
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Hi, I have an issue with the Medscape app. I wasn't able to update the library so I uninstalled the app and manually deleted the library files from me Medscape folder, later I learned that the update problem was because of the adblock app. I solved that and tried to reinstall Medscape, so far so good. When I try to re install the library files, the app tells me theres no update available (???) and it shows the current files as if they are installed, but the folder is still deleted and when I try to look up something in the database, nothing comes up.
Is there a way to wipe completely the Medscape db registry so I can do clean install?
Thanks a lot
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Is it possible to delete the stock browser with a custom ROM? At the moment if I try and do it from the Manage applications view it doesn't give me the option. But I was wondering if I could manually locate it and delete it without causing any stability issues?
Thanks
You can. ADB from recovery (S-ON), Root explorer (S-OFF).
But I don't know if it causes stability issues - never tried it.
It can be done and has no bearing on anything - just means you can't browse until you get one from the Market
Yes, can confirm that! I'm using Dolphin HD - so removed the stock about an hour ago. No problems.
I can add stock email, news/weather & chat apps to this list - no effect on other apps performing these functions, at least on Oxygen 2.0.1 anyway...
Brilliant, next question. Where is the stock app stored, as I will manually have to remove it.
Zammo76 said:
Brilliant, next question. Where is the stock app stored, as I will manually have to remove it.
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For me it was system/app/Browser.apk
Removed with Root Explorer.
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Ah yeah got to that file using Astro but it's only 684KB, yet when I look in Manage Applications it says that the Internet is 13.76MB.
Unless this includes other data rather than just the Browser, but I'm not so sure?
It surely includes other data (like history, cache etc.)
Probably cache and some settings. In manage applications, clear the data (if that's possible), then remove the .apk
in my opinion the best way to remove system apps is to install Titanium Backup (have the phone rooted), then go to apps in titanium backup then hold your finger on it , the menu appears, slide down and click on remove(using recovery bug)...
I have Titanium Backup but I can't seem to find the stock Browser under the Backup/ Restore tab the only thing I have which is remotely like that is:
[BOOKMARKS] Internet 2.2
Am I looking in the correct place?
Only you can remove it, if you have S-OFFed your phone. And I cant help you with that,I have it deleted already. But should be over there somewhere.
I've rooted my phone using the Unrevoked method and have CWM. But when I've checked the H-Boot screen it says I have S-ON, how do I get it Off?
S-OFF tutorial
Also, I forgot to mention, you can remove files via ADB from CWM/AmonRA. Guide here.
Thanks for this I think I'm going to try the ADB method as it looks a little easier. Plus I did read someone if you remove S-Off it can be permanent and effect warranty.
Zammo76 said:
Brilliant, next question. Where is the stock app stored, as I will manually have to remove it.
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Apps are stored in /system/apps (may vary with rom?). There are a couple of options:
Titanium backup is free from market and will permanently remove any apps - you need root and s-off for this. Root explorer can be used for the same - just delete the .apk file.
You can also do it via cmd prompt and adb, look for detailed threads about this in these forums!
OK I now have S-Off on my phone and its also now obviously rooted but I still cannot delete my stock browser. I've tried using Titanium Backup but I can't locate it to delete it, I've also tried Root Explorer but when I try to delete the Browser.apk it comes up with the following message:
Browser.apk cannot be deleted because the file system is read only.
Also I've wiped data and deleted many of the stock HTC apps & widgets but I don't seem to be freeing up much if any space. My Low on Space indicator has been on throughout even though I have got rid of the following:
Footprints,
Footprints Widget,
Friend Stream,
Friend Stream Widget,
Music,
Music Widget,
News and Weather,
Peep,
Photo Widget,
Stocks,
Stocks Widget,
Teeter,
Twitter Widget,
Weather Widget.
Does it actually free up much space un-installing these?
Can anyone please help with these issues?
Root explorer fix
Hi
The reason Root Explorer comes with that error is because the system folder is mounted ass read only (you can't edit anything on it)
Fix:
1. Browse to system/app
2. In the upper right corner there is a mount R/W button, press it
3. Now you can read and write and therefore also delete the browser.apk
4. Remember to mount as R/O when done
It doesn't free up space as they are located in /system and regular apps are installed in /data.
Hello !
I recently rooted my Xperia M (4.1.2, 15.1.B.0.2, SuperSU) and cleaned out a few system apps I didn't want (mainly anything linked to social media stuff).
Unfortunately, I tried deleting the Album app to use one I find better, but it seems the system needs it to set wallpapers.
I re-installed it as a normal app (on the internal storage).
The problem :
Wenever the system tries to access the resizing tool (wallpapers and a few things in apps I use), I get a "com.android.album has stopped working" or "Album has stopped working" message. I looked around, and I believe it is because I deleted the "SemcPhotoEditor.apk", or because Album is no longer a system app.
What I tried :
I tried using a file manager (Root Explorer) to copy SemcPhotoEditor.apk to the /system/app/ folder, but it fails and the phone immediately reboots (same thing with Root Browser).
On top of that, I tried installing a SemcPhotoEditor.apk I got from someone's clean system dump, but it can't read it correctly.
Any Help ?
Could anyone help me figure out how to repair my Album app (I tried re-installing it), or help me install the SemcPhotoEditor.apk ?
PS : sorry for the title, I forgot a "."...
Kilarith Duskleaf said:
Hello !
I recently rooted my Xperia M (4.1.2, 15.1.B.0.2, SuperSU) and cleaned out a few system apps I didn't want (mainly anything linked to social media stuff).
Unfortunately, I tried deleting the Album app to use one I find better, but it seems the system needs it to set wallpapers.
I re-installed it as a normal app (on the internal storage).
The problem :
Wenever the system tries to access the resizing tool (wallpapers and a few things in apps I use), I get a "com.android.album has stopped working" or "Album has stopped working" message. I looked around, and I believe it is because I deleted the "SemcPhotoEditor.apk", or because Album is no longer a system app.
What I tried :
I tried using a file manager (Root Explorer) to copy SemcPhotoEditor.apk to the /system/app/ folder, but it fails and the phone immediately reboots (same thing with Root Browser).
On top of that, I tried installing a SemcPhotoEditor.apk I got from someone's clean system dump, but it can't read it correctly.
Any Help ?
Could anyone help me figure out how to repair my Album app (I tried re-installing it), or help me install the SemcPhotoEditor.apk ?
PS : sorry for the title, I forgot a "."...
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try repairing it via sony pc companion..
Running a rooted HTC One M8.
Stock ROM
TWRP recovery
S-ON
I was having trouble to uninstall Pre-installed apps using apps from play store, I tried deleting the apps from ES file manager, but also was not allowed.
I found a way of deleting system apps by using TWRP's file manager. But the problem is that I can only find the system/google pre-installed apps. I cannot find 3rd party pre-installed apps, since I don't know the directory.
In particular I'd like to know how to delete fitbit, but if there's is a general method which deletes any I'd appreciate that.
Thank you for your help.
Titanium backup is your best option.
And personally, for the very small amount of space they use... I find freezing them is better. That way if you have issues or need them back for any reason... Like taking an ota.... You just defrost them if needed.
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Darth said:
Titanium backup is your best option.
And personally, for the very small amount of space they use... I find freezing them is better. That way if you have issues or need them back for any reason... Like taking an ota.... You just defrost them if needed.
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Titanium Backup will not uninstall/delete the app. Since I'm still S-ON even rooted apps can't delete the files.
On the other hand I could freeze as you said, or "disable" through settings.
But I'd still very much prefer to delete them, and if I ever need them again I'll install from play store.
That being said, do you know by any chance the directory for these files?
I'm not sure of the directory. But if s-on prevents titanium backup from removing them, I would bet it will stop file Explorer apps too.... No?
But you may have figured out the only options... Freeze, or get s-off.
I didn't know s-on prevented uninstalling, since I've always been s-off....... Good to know! ?
As I waited for replies I kept looking through the file managers, and I found the directory.
Rather than going to system/app, for system apps... 3rd Party are at system/priv_app
Problem solved... Thank you for your help.
I will change the title to show that it is solved.
Darth said:
I'm not sure of the directory. But if s-on prevents titanium backup from removing them, I would bet it will stop file Explorer apps too.... No?
But you may have figured out the only options... Freeze, or get s-off.
I didn't know s-on prevented uninstalling, since I've always been s-off....... Good to know!
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Hehe yes, s-on stops you from deleting "secure" files.
But i was using TWRP file manager, so basecally I'm deleting through recovery.
The only reason I know about this is because I found an article about installing busybox by flashing through recovery because of S-ON.
Have same set up, help
Hi can you explain exactly how you have deleted the files in Twrp recovery file manager ? when I go into system it appears empty..
Sorry for taking so long to reply, been busy.
Your system folder (root directory) is empty?
Does your ROM load at all¿
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Hi, thanks for getting back to me, sorry if I wasn't clear, there is no problem with the phone, you said you were able to remove system apps through TWRP when in recovery! When I go into "system" in the file manager there is nothing visible in there, so I wondered what method you used to access the files?
Smalltree said:
Hi, thanks for getting back to me, sorry if I wasn't clear, there is no problem with the phone, you said you were able to remove system apps through TWRP when in recovery! When I go into "system" in the file manager there is nothing visible in there, so I wondered what method you used to access the files?
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You need to select "Mount" and mount "system" first. Then only use TWRP File Manager to browse system partition.
Solved.
Thank you, you're a star.. Job done.. ?
Kyuubi10 said:
As I waited for replies I kept looking through the file managers, and I found the directory.
Rather than going to system/app, for system apps... 3rd Party are at system/priv_app
Problem solved... Thank you for your help.
I will change the title to show that it is solved.
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I'm glad I came across your posting. Using TWRP in recovery using your method is the simplest way to remove app :good:
So I'm trying to get rid of my bloatware.
I'm doing this in TWRP by mounting System, then going into File Manager > System > App
Selecting folder and deleting it.
I'm nearly there but can't find the folders for the following:
Car
FM Radio
Internet
Polaris Office 5
Where are they?
"Yo. Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen... found 'em!"
[Corporal Hudson. Aliens. 1986]
I realise that owing to S-On TB will not permanently remove apps.
It does however inform me of the path to these apps, which were hiding in: sys/priv-apps/
How to remove app? all tools in google play do not work.
(TWRP, SuperSU, S-ON, Bootloader unlock ... I have)
Thansk for answering
aestheble
there's no need for you to delete anything, just grab SD Maid (root) at the store and freeze all those apps you don't need at the drawer. that way you keep the aesthetic and the stable.