Now that we have got root, we can delete some of the Apps that are Preinstalled.
I wanted to make a list with Files that can be deleted without causing problems.
To delete any of this Files you need root + some sort of Root Explorer or Root Manager
I tested this with both of Leshaks ways of gaining root and used Root Explorer to delete the files.
The Direction where they can be found is /system/app
First off all the Standard Apps:
Aldiko eBook -> aldiko-standard-1.2.6.1....apk
Allshare -> Dlna
BuddiesNow -> Buddiesnow.apk
Clock -> clockpackage.apk
bookstore - bookstore.apk
Daily Briefing -> Infoalarm.apk
Layer -> Layer-samsung.apk
Memo -> Memo.apk
Mini Diary -> MiniDiary.apk
Myfiles -> Myfiles.apk
Messages -> MMS.apk
Navigation -> Navigation.apk
SozialHub -> undifinedInbox.apk
uTalk -> clientUTalk-03062010.apk
VoiceRecorder-> VoiceRecorder.apk
VoceDialer-> VoiceDialer.apk
Writeandgo -> Writeandgo.apk
LiveWallpapers:
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpaperpicker.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
TATLivewallpapersAurora.apk
TATLivewallpapersBlueSea.apk
TATLivewallpapersDandelion.apk
TATLivewallpapersOceanwave.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.apk
pre installed Tw Wallpapers:
TwWallpaperChoos.apk
TouchwizWidgets:
Days.apk
Dualclock.apk
SamsungWidget_stockclock.apk
SamsungWidget_Feedandupdate.apk
SamsungWidget_Calenderclock.apk
SamsungWidget_Weatherclock.apk
I also tried to delete the Touchwiz Launcher and Replace it with the Launcher Pro Beta and it kinda worked. But there was a bugreport that said
"android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again. - Force close"
*update
Greetings
I tried using root explorer, es strongs, etc... to deleted system/app applications (such as the utalk application in the F5 firmware) and it keeps coming back!
how do you successfully remove those ?
and what is the APK for bookstore ? the russian one in F5 firmware.
Archius said:
I tried using root explorer, es strongs, etc... to deleted system/app applications (such as the utalk application in the F5 firmware) and it keeps coming back!
how do you successfully remove those ?
and what is the APK for bookstore ? the russian one in F5 firmware.
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Have you rooted youre Phone?
Here 2 more form XXJF5 \ XXJFB version
Bookstore.apk
Client_uTalk_03062010.apk
Yes I am rooted.
AG_Uni - I tried to delete client_utalk but it comes back when I refresh =(
I can access superuser fine though..
did you try to mount / as rw ?
and how did you gained root? with odin or adb
Btw:
I disabled the Tw launcher and installed Launcher Pro. Then i set Launcher Pro to default and restartet the Phone. Now Tw isnt even in the backround
I rooted using ADB
I didn't try to mount no.
thanks for your help though Jonas
Archius said:
I rooted using ADB
I didn't try to mount no.
thanks for your help though Jonas
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no problem, i havent tried root using adb but it shouldnt make a difference.
with csc, there is a tool that opens if a app wants to use root.
i am not familiar with adb root but perhaps you have to allow the programm to use root manual...
I've just rooted my phone and it's my first android experience so can I just go ahead and delete these APKs? They will automatically disappear from my widgets/app list or do I have to perform some sort of uninstall first?
(I'm comfortable enough with su/linux commands to understand what I'm doing)
Jonas.M said:
did you try to mount / as rw ?
and how did you gained root? with odin or adb
Btw:
I disabled the Tw launcher and installed Launcher Pro. Then i set Launcher Pro to default and restartet the Phone. Now Tw isnt even in the backround
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How did you disable it?
It is not recommended that you delete gtalkservice.apk. Even though it is primarly used for Gtalk, the market also leverages this for communication when downloading apps.
bigbuffalo said:
How did you disable it?
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Install Launcher Pro, then push the hardware button. A Window opens where you have to choose between the two launchers. You mark use as default and pick launcher pro. If you look at your Prozess you can see that tw launcher is still running. Now you have to reboot youre phone. Afterwards it should not be running anymore.-> Disable
megakid said:
I've just rooted my phone and it's my first android experience so can I just go ahead and delete these APKs? They will automatically disappear from my widgets/app list or do I have to perform some sort of uninstall first?
(I'm comfortable enough with su/linux commands to understand what I'm doing)
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First of all you have to install Root explorer. Then go to /system/app and simply delete the apk files that are linked to the apps you want to get loose.
But some apks like the tw launcher should not be deleted, because this still causes problems
Archius said:
Yes I am rooted.
AG_Uni - I tried to delete client_utalk but it comes back when I refresh =(
I can access superuser fine though..
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That's strange, I used Root Explorer have moved to SD (for backup) client_uTalk without any problems, even after reboot, I don't see it any more...
what are :
- snsaccount.apk
- snsprovider.apk
has to do with the social hub AG_Uni
I am a new user and need some help.
I gained root via ADB and have access to superuser. But I am unsure how to uninstall the system apk's I have a task manager and an install app plus I looked in the applications menu and no luck...
Anyone found out what are these for and if they are safe to remove?
1) SNS
2) Samsung Account
3) Factory test
4) Ics service
5) Device management
6) Badge something
7) Log provider'
wanting to remove all these for the longest time but dunno what they are for
raspdeep said:
Anyone found out what are these for and if they are safe to remove?
1) SNS
2) Samsung Account
3) Factory test
4) Ics service
5) Device management
6) Badge something
7) Log provider'
wanting to remove all these for the longest time but dunno what they are for
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SNS : seems to be a social hub (thanks to Archius), seems to be safe to remove
Factory Test, Log provider : Have read somewhere that it was safe, but not sure (didn't removed it my self)
Device Management: not safe!
Samsung Account & "Badge something" have no idea...
dan 6a said:
I am a new user and need some help.
I gained root via ADB and have access to superuser. But I am unsure how to uninstall the system apk's I have a task manager and an install app plus I looked in the applications menu and no luck...
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You can uninstall system apps using ADB or use app on the device something like Root Explorer or root manager...
with root explorer you can browse to /system/app and delete (or move to sd for backup) .apk that you want to uninstall.
AG_Uni said:
SNS : seems to be a social hub (thanks to Archius), seems to be safe to remove
Factory Test, Log provider : Have read somewhere that it was safe, but not sure (didn't removed it my self)
Device Management: not safe!
Samsung Account & "Badge something" have no idea...
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UnifiedInbox is Social hub, not SNS.. if you removed SNSProvider/SNSAccount, Facebook Samsung app will break (can't login) and I'm not sure if that's applicable for standard Facebook app or not.
zenkinz said:
UnifiedInbox is Social hub, not SNS.. if you removed SNSProvider/SNSAccount, Facebook Samsung app will break (can't login) and I'm not sure if that's applicable for standard Facebook app or not.
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Didnt noticed because Facebook S wasnt installed...
I'll edit
Hello there
Is it really safe to uninstall native APKs on a CyanogenMod ROM ? I dislike to have several applications for the same job, we have a lot of storage problems with our old HTC Desire so a good cleaning is very important !
And if a remove some APKs in the ROM installation and repack ZIP is suicidal due to config installation ?
Do you have some tutorials and/or URLs to share ?
Thanks a lot in advance for your answers
Depends on the apk's you remove. I've been removing stuff on CM7 rom always.
This can get you started on what you should and should not remove.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barebones
You can remove the following and still have "full" functionality:
Code:
Androidian.apk (theme)
Browser.apk (if you don't use the stock one)
Calculator.apk
Cyanbread.apk
CMWallpapers.apk
DSP Manager.apk
Email.apk
Filemanager.apk
FM.apk
Gallery3D.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
Music.apk
Pacman.apk
ProTips.apk
RomManager,apk
SpareParts.apk
SoundRecorder.apk
Stk.apk
Torch.apk
ThemeChooser.apk (No themes support)
ThemeManager.apk (No themes support)
VisualizationWallpaper.apk
VoiceDialer.apk
And remove these APKs directly on the ZIP installation file, then repacking the ZIP file and launch a complete flash on it... Safe or suicidal ? (yeah I like this word )
stankyou said:
Depends on the apk's you remove. I've been removing stuff on CM7 rom always.
This can get you started on what you should and should not remove.
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Barebones
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That's the source of goodness. Good job.
djdamage said:
And remove these APKs directly on the ZIP installation file, then repacking the ZIP file and launch a complete flash on it... Safe or suicidal ? (yeah I like this word )
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There's nothing suicidal about accidentally removing critical apks on a rom and flashing it. I believe the worst you can get is a non-booting phone probably a usb brick maybe.. things that can still be fixed.
Flashing a corrupted hboot, now that's suicidal for your phone at least.
stankyou said:
Depends on the apk's you remove. I've been removing stuff on CM7 rom always.
This can get you started on what you should and should not remove.
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I knew this source, however it's out-to-date now, most APKs are missing
It basically lists everything. What "most apk's" are you talking about that are not on the list?
djdamage said:
And remove these APKs directly on the ZIP installation file, then repacking the ZIP file and launch a complete flash on it... Safe or suicidal ? (yeah I like this word )
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Do not repack the zip or you might be not able to flash it.
Just remove the files directly from zip archive.
I'm usually unpacking it just to see how big is the system to make smaller /system partition for few extra MB's internal memory. (custom hboot)
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda premium
It's easy and fairly safe to remove and/or add apks and/or configs to a zip ROM installation, even in /system, if you know for sure they aren't used by other apks.
I've done it many times.
But sometimes they might get somewhat corrupted and the recovery won't install them. If that happens try to make small changes each time and try them out.
I always remove unwanted .apks from the downloaded .zip file / custom rom prior to install.
You should use 7zip (Freeware - Google it) to open and browse the files in the .zip and delete the unwanted .apks. Everytime I have tried with WinRar it messes up the .zip file (wont install!), only works for me with 7zip (may work with Winzip too but untested by me).
The .apks can usually be found in sd-ext\app_s\ - depending on the rom you are installing.
N.b if your rom has the directories customize\app\ - don't delete the .apks in there as they are for the setup at rom install, are are selectable via the setup/install menu, deleting them may break the setup from completing.
Many .apks are deletable for example - I delete most widgets as I use a different launcher after install so they are useless to me.
e.g
com.htc.htcmsgwidgets3d.apk
com.htc.Sync3DWidget.apk
HtcAutoRotateWidget.apk
HtcDataRoamingWidget.apk
MMS.apk is the text message app and is deletable if your going to install something in its place after install. An example would be GO SMS.
Same with browser.apk - its the browser app. I delete it then after rom install I install something like Opera, Firefox or Dolphin etc.
DockMode.apk is for if you use a dock to connect your phone to your PC or car holder. I have neither of these things so I delete this.
Music.apk is the music player, and if your gonna replace it with another music player (Poweramp or Winamp for example) or simply dont want a music player, then is deletable.
MySketcher.apk is a touch drawing app which I dont use, so I delete that.
For me Titanium Backup PRO is a very useful program for uninstalling native .apks from the rom after install. Works perfectly.
If I forget to delete some native .apks I go into it, uninstall a load, then from the menu select -> more -> Clean up the Dalvik cache and it cleans up any stuff left that relate to the native .apks I have uninstalled.
There are many lists that can be found via google or here on XDA, but I have found many to be wrong. I worked out wot I could delete with trail and error.
Takes a while, but then you find out exactly what you can and cant ditch.
For sake, here is a list I have complied and have edited based on my knowledge of removing .apks prior to removal, some may or may not apply to you rom.
SHOULDNT REMOVE:
AccountAndSyncSettings.apk -> needed for Gmail Notifications
Calendar.apk -> Calendar
CalendarProvider.apk -> Calendar Provider
Camera.apk -> Camera
CertInstaller.apk -> Certificate Installer
Contacts.apk -> Contacts
Contacts.apk -> Contacts provider
DefaultContainerService.apk -> need to install apps
DownloadProvider.apk -> managed Downloads
DrmProvider.apk -> DRM provider
Fonts.apk -> system fonts
OmaDmcClient.apk -> OTA function can not simply be erased
Phone.apk -> Phone App
Settings.apk -> Settings App
SettingsProvider.apk -> Settings Provider
TelephonyProvider.apk -> Phone Provider
UserDictionaryProvider.apk -> Dictionary
Vending.apk -> Google Market
DeskClock.apk -> disables the alarm function
FmRadio.apk -> if the radio function is no longer needed
FmRadioProvider.apk -> if the radio function is no longer needed
GoogleCalenderSyncAdapter.apk -> Calendar Sync
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk -> Sync Contacts
GoogleFeedback.apk
GoogleServicesFramework.apk -> provides account / login information for Google
CAN REMOVE
AnalogClockWidget.apk
AppAdvisor.apk
BatteryUsageWidget.apk
BookmarksWidget.apk
Browser.apk
Calculator.apk
CalendarWidget.apk
CarHome.apk
DeskClock.apk
DigitalClockWidget.apk
EmailWidget.apk
FriendsPlusWidget.apk
GalaxyWallpaper.apk
Gallery3D.apk
GenieWidget.apk
Gmail.apk
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
LiveWallpapers.apk
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
Maps.apk
memo.apk
MessageWidget.apk
MusicWidget.apk
News.apk
PhotoAlbumWidget.apk
PhotoFrameWidget.apk
PolarisOffice.apk
VisualizationWallpapers.apk
VoiceSearch.apk
WeatherWidget.apk
nandroid first if unsure about removing a particular app - and you might have to turn off sig verification in recovery for install
Gmail 4.2 finally
Gmail 4.2 finally has pinch-to-zoom and new swipe-to-archive/delete feature,
-Download Gmail 4.2 from the download link above
-Make a Nandroid backup in case anything goes wrong .
If these steps dont work then
- Remount /system for writing (via your favorite root-aware file explorer).
- Delete (or move if you want to save the APKs) all other versions of Gmail.
-You may need to delete the .odex files matching the APKs too
-Reboot. you should have no Gmail in your system!
-You can try to install the Gmail 4.2 APK you downloaded
Checkout this video by Android Police:
http://youtu.be/00xUH86sJV0
Download Link:http://www.mediafire.com/?4e8v69dm5eq0e3o
You need to be rooted and i recommend use root explorer
1) First guys make sure you have the apk or else pull it from /Root/Data/App
2) Copy that apk to your SD card and install it as a normal user app (Like a usual APK)
3) Go to /Root/Data/Data
4) Find the app then go to it and open the folder (eg. com.android.camera - Camera)
5) Go to file called "lib" in the folder (com.android.camera)
6) You may find one or multiple files in it. (eg. abcd.so ) copy it or them to your SD card
7) Uninstall the app and reboot the device
8) Take the apk from SD card and copy the apk to /Root/System
9) Select the file and change the permissions of the apk under select permissions
10) Tick all the boxes under read and only the first one under write and click ok
11) It should look like rw-r--r--
12) Then cut the Apk and pate it to /Root/System/app
13) Copy the the Lib named like. (Eg - abcd.so) to /Root/System and change the permission like you did with earlier apk but cut (Eg. abcd.so) it and paste it to /Root/System/lib
And reboot and enjoy
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I don't unstand why you can install a system apps on step 2
mine shows App not installed. The package appears to be corrupt. and some time conflict
Hey guys,
I have deleted by mistake the calendarprovider.apk and now I can't sync my google calendar on the phone. Can someone provide me with the apk so i can install it?
Also I have some questions because i tried to install a calendarproviderbin.apk and the installation didin't work:
1. Do the apk file answers to the Android version (4.1.2 in my case) or needs to match the phone (xperia m C1904)?
2. I still have the calendarprovider.odex in the folder, do i need to delete it to pass down the apk instalation? Or its okay there?
3. Some threads talk about opening the apk in the pc and deleting the user id or something. if this is necessary, would you please guide me through it?
---edit> build number 15.1.C.2.8
Thanks!
Here you go, here are both files from the odexed ROM.
1) Copy the files to your phone memory (either internal or SD)
2) Make sure the names of the files don't have [1] in them, if they do then delete the [1]
3) Move the files from your memory to /system/app
4) Set the permissions to 0644 (rw-r--r--)
5) Reboot
CalendarProvider.apk: http://d-h.st/kne
CalendarProvider.odex: http://d-h.st/8bN