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Remove City ID without root

This is from cougar618 over on the AndroidForums:
"Just realized that if you open up the City ID app, and stop trial, It will give you the option to remove it.
Thanks cougar618!

Great find!!!! Thanks.
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Good find. Now I'm curious if any other bundled apps have this feature.

nimdae said:
Good find. Now I'm curious if any other bundled apps have this feature.
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I wish. They should all come with this option!

Thank you!!

This only removes the icon, the app is still installed on the phone.

frankspin said:
This only removes the icon, the app is still installed on the phone.
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Didn't realize that...
But it is less clutter in my drawer
I also use LauncherPro so I can "hide" all those apps I don't want, and now my drawer has no junk in it.

TheAtheistReverend said:
Didn't realize that...
But it is less clutter in my drawer
I also use LauncherPro so I can "hide" all those apps I don't want, and now my drawer has no junk in it.
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I want to go back to lp so bad...but I have missed all the sense goodies...
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frankspin said:
This only removes the icon, the app is still installed on the phone.
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This app has a service that starts up when you reboot. Yes, it doesn't remove the app, but it stops it from starting up the service and it is no longer accessible from the app drawer. In fact, when I did this trick, the icon didn't immediately go away from the LP app drawer, and I tried accessing it again. It was no longer usable.
Even if it's not freed up from the device, it's essentially dead.

Brand new getting my first 10 posts in so THANKS to OP for this tip.

Thanks for this.

or you could just temp root and freeze it. lol that works too.

melgibson666 said:
or you could just temp root and freeze it. lol that works too.
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but not for teh noobs like me.

[REQ] stock clock app

Accidentally deleted it. Can someone post it pls? Thanks
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http://db.tt/FRasvjg4
This is the analog clock, is that the one you needed?
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I think he wants the other clock that has the alarm clock. Either way, both of us have you covered Hopefully haha

eao1991 said:
I think he wants the other clock that has the alarm clock. Either way, both of us have you covered Hopefully haha
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thanks, hopefully we do!
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eao1991 said:
I think he wants the other clock that has the alarm clock. Either way, both of us have you covered Hopefully haha
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Indeed I wanted the alarm clock. For some reason the apk you provided doesn't install though.. any idea why?
More details: I used rom toolbox to delete "digital clock" because I am using "beautiful widgets" and I didn't think I needed the digital clock that acts as the stock clock widget. Didn't realize that I was deleting the alarm clock with it.

JoeBruin32 said:
Indeed I wanted the alarm clock. For some reason the apk you provided doesn't install though.. any idea why?
More details: I used rom toolbox to delete "digital clock" because I am using "beautiful widgets" and I didn't think I needed the digital clock that acts as the stock clock widget. Didn't realize that I was deleting the alarm clock with it.
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Here is the digital clock - http://db.tt/HOB2lvxE
And here is the clock that I am using daily on caulkins rom - http://db.tt/gHQZjbMb
Just push them to your system/app folder and reboot and they will be there for ya. Let me know how it goes.
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Rounsy222 said:
Here is the digital clock - http://db.tt/HOB2lvxE
And here is the clock that I am using daily on caulkins rom - http://db.tt/gHQZjbMb
Just push them to your system/app folder and reboot and they will be there for ya. Let me know how it goes.
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Hrm, what am I doing wrong? I moved the apk's to system/app, and I tried clicking on them to install. It tries to install for a second, then it says Application not installed. I am using ES File Explorer and I have "Mount / , /system as writable" checked in the settings.

JoeBruin32 said:
Hrm, what am I doing wrong? I moved the apk's to system/app, and I tried clicking on them to install. It tries to install for a second, then it says Application not installed. I am using ES File Explorer and I have "Mount / , /system as writable" checked in the settings.
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you don't install them just place them in the system/app folder then reboot and they should be in your app drawer ready to go. Let me know if you have any issues.
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not showing up after restart

JoeBruin32 said:
not showing up after restart
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Hmmm. I have pushed apps this way on three different phones with no issues. Walk me through what you are doing step by step please. Has to be something simple.
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Rounsy222 said:
Hmmm. I have pushed apps this way on three different phones with no issues. Walk me through what you are doing step by step please. Has to be something simple.
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1. Click provided links with my phone via XDA-Premium
2. Files Download to /sdcard/download or /sdcard/tapatalk_download depending on the link
3. Navigate to download folder --> long press ClockPackage.apk --> Copy
4. Navigate to system/app --> Paste
5. Restart phone
6. Click on Applications (Drawer) on Calkulin 1.5a
7. Look for "Clock", don't see it
I wonder if there are some dependencies I accidentally deleted?

I uninstalled it and tried reinstalling it by changing permissions and owner to match those in system/app with no luck either.
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eao1991 said:
I uninstalled it and tried reinstalling it by changing permissions and owner to match those in system/app with no luck either.
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ok, feel better that I'm not just infected with stupid disease

eao1991 said:
I uninstalled it and tried reinstalling it by changing permissions and owner to match those in system/app with no luck either.
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ok fair enough. still should be able to take the rom in es or rootexplorer and extract the apps and then push them.

Rounsy222 said:
ok fair enough. still should be able to take the rom in es or rootexplorer and extract the apps and then push them.
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Yeah idk what's up with it. I've never had an issue doing this up until now. Oh well I never use the clock app anyways but I would still like to know why it's not working.
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eao1991 said:
Yeah idk what's up with it. I've never had an issue doing this up until now. Oh well I never use the clock app anyways but I would still like to know why it's not working.
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Do you recommend an alternative, since this seems to be a dead end for me now

JoeBruin32 said:
Do you recommend an alternative, since this seems to be a dead end for me now
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well, take this as you will, i myself would just reflash the rom or restore data from my latest backup. ymmv of course. i have been lucky with this phone so far and everything has been going accordingly. i know many others have not had the same results as me. as far as clock apps, there are a ton on the market. good luck!!!

You could also just reflash the theme you're on if you're using one. As long as it came with the app included. I even attempted to adb push it and although it reappeared under /system/app, I couldn't get it to pop back up in the app drawer. I guess it could also be a touchwiz issue and how it may be built in but just a wild guess.

eao1991 said:
You could also just reflash the theme you're on if you're using one. As long as it came with the app included. I even attempted to adb push it and although it reappeared under /system/app, I couldn't get it to pop back up in the app drawer. I guess it could also be a touchwiz issue and how it may be built in but just a wild guess.
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see thats what i am confused on, i have had nothing but sammy phone(who knows why lol) but i have done this on the moment, the og epic and now this phone. always with no issues. do either one of you have root explorer? because i really havent played with es but a minute or two. also i know this works on jrummys rom toolbox. sorry guys, wish i could be more of help to ya

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see thats what i am confused on, i have had nothing but sammy phone(who knows why lol) but i have done this on the moment, the og epic and now this phone. always with no issues. do either one of you have root explorer? because i really havent played with es but a minute or two. also i know this works on jrummys rom toolbox. sorry guys, wish i could be more of help to ya
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Yeah I use root explorer. I would change out system apps regularly on the og epic with no issues. I'll have more time to figure it out tomorrow after I pig out haha
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[APP] Solid Explorer.File Explorer

Just sending you all to one of the best, if not, the BEST file explorer that I have used. Go check it out!
Just spreading some good APPS as a follower of Christ spreads the Gospel @116: Unashamed
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Tried it. Prettiest and best organized file manager I ever saw. Would use it if it had a refresh button somewhere. Couldn't find one so back to Total Commander.

+2 previously I used ES file and definitely solid is smooth more intuitive and gorgeous
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I heard there's still a number of bugs.
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Zeinzu said:
I heard there's still a number of bugs.
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I've been using it for at least a couple weeks now on my gnex and my Nexus7 and haven't had a single issue..... I don't when use root explorer anymore !
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My favorite and I thought that none could beat Xplore.?
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Can you get to the root directory with solid explorer. I couldn't in the previous versions.
God bless
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shubu000 said:
Can you get to the root directory with solid explorer. I couldn't in the previous versions.
God bless
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it looks nice but I am so familiar with root explorer and I paid for that. how do I change it from ro to rw?

You can reindex in the settings menu.
Its my first app that I reinstall after titanium backup.
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shubu000 said:
Can you get to the root directory with solid explorer. I couldn't in the previous versions.
God bless
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Dattack said:
it looks nice but I am so familiar with root explorer and I paid for that. how do I change it from ro to rw?
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You need to make sure that you have the latest busy box installed. For me, root didn't work properly until I did that. It really is a great file explorer for the nexus, being that our screen is large and I love the drag and drop.
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I can't get root access files with this file manager so its fairly useless but it looks pretty I guess just not practical, went back to root explorer an es file explorer an yes I have latest busybox as most root apps need it :screwy:

Best looking file explorer app, but depending on the ROM I'm running I can't get root access because the ROM is using a custom busybox. This is the only app I ever have this issue with unfortunately.

dirtygoldfish said:
Best looking file explorer app, but depending on the ROM I'm running I can't get root access because the ROM is using a custom busybox. This is the only app I ever have this issue with unfortunately.
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Root access works for me now, click jump tab at bottom of app screen, then device then system root, then try open a folder in root location an the app should ask for root permission from super su or superuser

strumcat said:
Tried it. Prettiest and best organized file manager I ever saw. Would use it if it had a refresh button somewhere. Couldn't find one so back to Total Commander.
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To refresh, you just have to click on the current folder at the top of the app.
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slayr76 said:
Root access works for me now, click jump tab at bottom of app screen, then device then system root, then try open a folder in root location an the app should ask for root permission from super su or superuser
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Yep, I know how to get the SU dialog to pop up, but another message saying Busybox needed to be updated would always come up as well, depending on the ROM I was on at the time. Just letting others know.

catcherfreeman said:
To refresh, you just have to click on the current folder at the top of the app.
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Thanks. I'll give it another try.
Edit: Yeh, this thing is the shizz. If I don't run into any root issues I think I'll keep it.
Edit 2: Spoke too soon. It FC'd while doing a moderately large move of about 90 small files. Sure is pretty but I need something I can depend on. Back to homely old Total Commander...

Thanks for the heads up, its the best file browser I've used to date.

I love the lan features..sooo handy!
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Was an es file guy until I found this. Love the drag and drop feature, very use full.

jaidenwarren said:
Was an es file guy until I found this. Love the drag and drop feature, very use full.
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Im glad you enjoy it. I use this an root explorer at the same time to easy up my transition. Maybe that's why i haven't seen certain things. For root stuff, i use root explorer and for basic stuff, i Use Solid. Gotta say that the UI is incredibly nice. but remember guys and gals, its still in beta form. hit the dev and "telem!"

Unable to install apk?

Downloaded an apk to the root of my sdcard. When I click to install it via ES File Explorer, I can't click the "Install" button but the "Cancel" button works. Any help?

clankfu said:
Downloaded an apk to the root of my sdcard. When I click to install it via ES File Explorer, I can't click the "Install" button but the "Cancel" button works. Any help?
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What apk is it?
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nbeebe24 said:
What apk is it?
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I've had this issue with several. Tonight it was the Samsung S Suggest and Samsung Apps apks. Had the same issue with the Amazon Appstore apk a few days ago.

Try astro
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The two Samsung Apps you reference are system app that need to be pushed to the system/apps folder... Use root explorer and paste them into that folder then reboot. Yay...
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Naddict said:
The two Samsung Apps you reference are system app that need to be pushed to the system/apps folder... Use root explorer and paste them into that folder then reboot. Yay...
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Not necessarily true... I side loaded both these apps just fine in EsFile Explorer. Try going into recovery and fixing permisions and clear cache/dalvik, bet you already have install from unknown sources checked, but double check just in case. But in the later, it would prompt for you to change it when attempting to install :/

dragon_rckr said:
Not necessarily true... I side loaded both these apps just fine in EsFile Explorer. Try going into recovery and fixing permisions and clear cache/dalvik, bet you already have install from unknown sources checked, but double check just in case. But in the later, it would prompt for you to change it when attempting to install :/
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Blasphemy...
No.. Actually good catch... I misunderstood the app answer and was thinking about system apps. But the samsung Apps is a download-able one. Sorry to OP...
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dragon_rckr said:
Not necessarily true... I side loaded both these apps just fine in EsFile Explorer. Try going into recovery and fixing permisions and clear cache/dalvik, bet you already have install from unknown sources checked, but double check just in case. But in the later, it would prompt for you to change it when attempting to install :/
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Just tried fixing permissions and wiping cache/dalvik. No dice...still won't let me press the "Install" button. Guess I'll try loading them to system/apps but this is bugging me.
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even same problem
even i have the same problem .. before i was able to install as soon as restarting my phone .. now even that doesnt work ... pls help ..
arc s - rooted - Stock GB

samuraidattu said:
even i have the same problem .. before i was able to install as soon as restarting my phone .. now even that doesnt work ... pls help ..
arc s - rooted - Stock GB
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Are you using any kind of brightness adjusting app like Lux or Screen Filter? I found that after disabling Lux, I was able to install the apk fine. Then I re-enabled Lux after.

clankfu said:
Are you using any kind of brightness adjusting app like Lux or Screen Filter? I found that after disabling Lux, I was able to install the apk fine. Then I re-enabled Lux after.
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Works..
Disabled screen filter
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justyntaucher said:
Works..
Disabled screen filter
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Yeah, strangely any sort of brightness control app disables this for some reason

clankfu said:
Are you using any kind of brightness adjusting app like Lux or Screen Filter? I found that after disabling Lux, I was able to install the apk fine. Then I re-enabled Lux after.
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thx man. Strage thing is that rootexplorer cant instal apk´s with enabled screen filter but with es explorer works both (enablade and disabled Scr Filter). btw i have a nexus 4 with 4.2.2

Same problem with Lux and Root Browser. Had to disable Lux and kill the process with System Panel, then reenable it. Also on a Nexus 4 (this was just the thread I found with a Google serach). Is this a bug with Lux or Root Browser?

It's a known bug with lux
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Bug with Lux and scroll filter.... Really strange, doesn't let you install (side loading) or uninstall

CNexus said:
Bug with Lux and scroll filter.... Really strange, doesn't let you install (side loading) or uninstall
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Yeah, what exactly is Lux doing that would mess with side loading?
I found the bug that had been filed for this here. It's marked as resolved. But it's definitely still present for me.
https://bitbucket.org/VitoCassisi/lux/issue/7/lux-creates-an-overlay-that-doesnt-let

Unable to install any apk
I have the same problem, have tried to install any apk but the "install" button cannot be clicked. Before i installed Battery Doctor app, still able to install any apk. yes there is an option to put brigthness to auto adjust, is it the cause of problem?
another thing (OOT), my wifi always turn off for no reason, what is the suggestion?
N7000, ICS stock rom and kernel, CWM rooted
Thanks...

Yes, install button going disabled is a bug in android systems, not just Lux, or because of any other brightness reducer app!
If u have any brightness reducer app, it results in disabling the install button for installing any saved app(apps from playstore install without any problem).
Disabling this app will enable the "install" button. :thumbup:
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life saver.. tnx scratching my head long time... tnx u v much

[Q] Little problem

How can i add other apps like twitter or tumblr on the two apps window ?
i tried looking on settings but i didn't find anything helpful.

saadaziz92 said:
How can i add other apps like twitter or tumblr on the two apps window ?
i tried looking on settings but i didn't find anything helpful.
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Install build prop editor from play store. Scroll down and find “persist.splitwindow.support_all” and set the default value to “true”. Reboot

hawkswind1 said:
Install build prop editor from play store. Scroll down and find “persist.splitwindow.support_all” and set the default value to “true”. Reboot
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if i press reboot now it doesn't reboot it self
i have to do it manually
and after the reboot it still on False.

Forgot to mention you have to be rooted.
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hawkswind1 said:
Forgot to mention you have to be rooted.
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on the galaxy note it's better because its already there no need for root
thanx.

saadaziz92 said:
on the galaxy note it's better because its already there no need for root
thanx.
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No problem. It's weird that the setting is right there. I wonder why they chose not to enable it