I need to find a way to hide or uninstall just superuser and keep the phone rooted!
thanks guys
"Hide my root", or use root explorer and delete superuser.apk in the /system/app folder
You could download go launcher. Easy to hide apps thru it.
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yep go launcher does the trick, if you just want to "hide" it.
icenight89 said:
"Hide my root", or use root explorer and delete superuser.apk in the /system/app folder
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deleting superuser will remove his ROOT so that wouldn't work.
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How would I go about deleting some of the preinstalled apps in cm7? I read to download titanium backup and do it with that. When I did it using that app, nothing was uninstalled even though it said it was.
There are a few ways. You can do it through a paid app called System App Remover, adb or you can delete the apk's from the zip archive before you flash it. I do a combo between the first and third way. Just to point out, you need to be s-off to do out through the app.
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I just delete .apk files from /system using root explorer.
S-off needed for this method.
stringer7 said:
I just delete .apk files from /system using root explorer.
S-off needed for this method.
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I have S-off but in my file explorer when I go to syste/app and try to delete those apk files it says that it can't. The titanium uninstall which I did after getting S-OFF, done by some recovery exploit also does not work.
NovaStark said:
I have S-off but in my file explorer when I go to syste/app and try to delete those apk files it says that it can't. The titanium uninstall which I did after getting S-OFF, done by some recovery exploit also does not work.
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Enabled root explorer option in your explorer? Which explorer do you use?
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And have you got /system mounted r/w, not r/o?
use the latest "root explorer" from the market and make sure superuser allows it
when u open root explorer press the "mount r/w" button at the top to have write access
Xgeda said:
use the latest "root explorer" from the market and make sure superuser allows it
when u open root explorer press the "mount r/w" button at the top to have write access
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Although root explorer is well enough to pay money for it, there is a good free alternative called "file explorer". But you have to mount as r/w, too.
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Thank you all. If it wasn't for you all I'd be following instructions and not know to mount r/w.
You can use Root_uninstaller_pro_v1.13.apk and uninstall the system application you don't use. I use this app and have no problem.
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NovaStark said:
Thank you all. If it wasn't for you all I'd be following instructions and not know to mount r/w.
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Direct in the programm you use. To name two examples:
1.) In root explorer you have an extra single button at the top
2.) In file explorer: menu>more>settings>file explorer settings>check root explorer option (and enter superuser request). Go back to root of your sd card. Now menu>more>mount>mount as read write. File explorer should show "access".
Hello I am using Xperia Arc with 2.3.4 rooted
I want to hide my camera application
before 2.3.4 update I used to hide camera app using smart bar(in application manager there is app called camera). It worked successfully
But after 2.3.4 upgrade there is additional app named Camera 3D along with default Camera . The problem is that Camera 3D is not visible in application manager of smart bar. So I cannot use above method to hide it. Is there any simple way to hide Camera 3d ?
I think following method might work. Please correct me if I am wrong as I am nob to this stuff !!
1)in the file manager I found there are 3 camera related apks in /system/app folder viz semcCamera3D.apk,semcCameraUI. apk,CameraExtentionPermission.apk
2)I think if I delete semcCamera3D.apk ,camera 3D will disappear permanently . I am correct ? Is it safe to remove semcCamera3D.apk?
3)adao file manager says I do not have permissions to delete files in /system/app . Even when my arc is rooted. Is there any free gui app like Root explore to delete such system apps?
Sounds like you're not rooted to me.. But why would you want to hide/ remove it anyway?!?? If you do then try using Titanium Backup to freeze it.
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Sounds like you're not rooted to me.. But why would you want to hide/ remove it anyway?!?? If you do then try using Titanium Backup to freeze it.
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phone is rooted for sure. there is already superuser icon and i have already tried some root dependent apps.
update: i have tried titanium backup.but it shows only 1 version of camera app. there is no separate version of 3d camera
1235sam said:
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phone is rooted for sure. there is already superuser icon and i have already tried some root dependent apps.
update: i have tried titanium backup.but it shows only 1 version of camera app. there is no separate version of 3d camera
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Take root explorer and go to system/apps and delete 3dcamera apk and all fine. Gallery dissapears after that to.
this method dont hide that app, its DELETING this app.
taaviu said:
Take root explorer and go to system/apps and delete 3dcamera apk and all fine. Gallery dissapears after that to.
this method dont hide that app, its DELETING this app.
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i got root explorer. when i tried to delete camera3d.apk is said you cannot delete that file as it ia system read only.please help
1235sam said:
i got root explorer. when i tried to delete camera3d.apk is said you cannot delete that file as it ia system read only.please help
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IF you are ROOT user,then thear up right corner is button "mount r/w, mount r/o"
Push "mount r/w" and you are abel to delete all what you want. But alway make before BACKUP to file what you want to delete.
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IF you are ROOT user,then thear up right corner is button "mount r/w, mount r/o"
Push "mount r/w" and you are abel to delete all what you want. But alway make before BACKUP to file what you want to delete.
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Thanks ! it worked
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Thanks ! it worked
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In my haste on my freshly rooted Nexus, I used Titanium Backup to uninstall some apps I don't use that I know I can get from the market if I ever wanted them, but I got a bit quick and uninstalled the stock Email app instead of freeze it (in case I ever wanted to use it). I did a factory reset but that doesn't bring it back so my question is, can anyone post the apk and tell me where to put it to get it back? I think the proper location is /system/app, is that correct? Thanks.
Yep, /system/app. There are two APKs with the Email icon: EmailGoogle.apk and ExchangeGoogle.apk. I've attached both as a ZIP.
Thanks a lot!
OK so I'm still a bit new to this. I used root explorer to mount /system/app as r/w and changed the permissions on the EmailGoogle.apk to rwxr--r--. I already have ExchangeGoogle.apk. I have enabled "allow non-market apps" in my settings but I'm still getting "application not installed" when i try to install it. What am I missing? I used the RootToolkit to unlock and root my Galaxy Nexus, but I do have some experience using adb from the past with rooting my Droid. Do I need adb to install this?
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OK so I'm still a bit new to this. I used root explorer to mount /system/app as r/w and changed the permissions on the EmailGoogle.apk to rwxr--r--. I already have ExchangeGoogle.apk. I have enabled "allow non-market apps" in my settings but I'm still getting "application not installed" when i try to install it. What am I missing? I used the RootToolkit to unlock and root my Galaxy Nexus, but I do have some experience using adb from the past with rooting my Droid. Do I need adb to install this?
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You won't be able to install it, just use a root explorer (such as ES File Explorer) to manually copy the file to /system/app, it should then show up as installed.
Ah ok. I did a reboot and it's still not in my app drawer.
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Ah ok. I did a reboot and it's still not in my app drawer.
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I wasn't thinking; you'll need the ODEX as well. I've attached both files, just copy them both into /system/app and let me know if that works.
That did it! Excellent!
And I can't seem to remove either of them. Is there something I need to do to remove? Probably will remove superuser
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Either delete one via a file browser (root explorer, ES file explorer, etc.) or uninstall one with Titanium. Pretty basic stuff man.
Also, this should be in the Q & A section not in themes and apps.
Remove superuser.apk from system/app directory and reboot
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And I can't seem to remove either of them. Is there something I need to do to remove? Probably will remove superuser
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use sd maid to remove one of them (find it on playstore) then open the open you want to use and install the new binaries and you wont have to worry youll just have one super user working!
Hi guys,
I rooted my phone quite sometime back and removed many many unwanted apps including Live Wallpaper app. Now I need the live wallpaper app but not getting it via normal google search. Hope you guys can help me out as always.
Can someone please share the Live Wallpaper apk for i9082 (Samsung Stock ROM)?
Thanks!
SagarRox said:
Hi guys,
I rooted my phone quite sometime back and removed many many unwanted apps including Live Wallpaper app. Now I need the live wallpaper app but not getting it via normal google search. Hope you guys can help me out as always.
Can someone please share the Live Wallpaper apk for i9082 (Samsung Stock ROM)?
Thanks!
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Copy apk file in /system/app/ via root explorer and Change the permissions to rw-r-r.
sumit227 said:
Copy apk file in /system/app/ via root explorer and Change the permissions to rw-r-r.
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How do I change the perms to rw-r-r ? When I try editing the perms of /system/app/ folder using ES Root Explorer (root permission granted) it says operation failed. I cannot even move this APK from sdcard to /system/app/ folder, says permission denied.
What do you suggest?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer
Hey I using this root explorer and it works for me try with this one.
sumit227 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer
Hey I using this root explorer and it works for me try with this one.
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Same error, permission denied.
SagarRox said:
How do I change the perms to rw-r-r ? When I try editing the perms of /system/app/ folder using ES Root Explorer (root permission granted) it says operation failed. I cannot even move this APK from sdcard to /system/app/ folder, says permission denied.
What do you suggest?
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Root permission is not granted to your file explorer.
Press the menu button while on es file explorer.
Then in tools set root explorer to "on".
You must be asked to grant superuser acces. Grant it
You are done !!!
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XxSTOMPERxX said:
Root permission is not granted to your file explorer.
Press the menu button while on es file explorer.
Then in tools set root explorer to "on".
You must be asked to grant superuser acces. Grant it
You are done !!!
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It is granted mate, see this: http://i.imgur.com/3DEgtRi.png
Root Explorer is turned on as well.
Try this..
1. Copy the apk and paste it into /system/app -- you'll need to press the button on the top right that says "Mount R/W".
2. Long-press on the newly pasted apk file and select Permissions.
3. Change the permissions to User: Read - Write, Group: Read, Others: Read
4. When you click Okay, you should see "rw-r--r--" in the fine print under the apk name.
5. Click the Mount R/O button, then reboot.
sumit227 said:
Try this..
1. Copy the apk and paste it into /system/app -- you'll need to press the button on the top right that says "Mount R/W".
2. Long-press on the newly pasted apk file and select Permissions.
3. Change the permissions to User: Read - Write, Group: Read, Others: Read
4. When you click Okay, you should see "rw-r--r--" in the fine print under the apk name.
5. Click the Mount R/O button, then reboot.
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Cannot paste it in that folder buddy, that's the problem.
SagarRox said:
Cannot paste it in that folder buddy, that's the problem.
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See if other apps are granted super user permission.
If not try changing your superSu to superuser by CM.
If notthing works, you can flash it if you have a custom recovery like CWM.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649450
hey try flashing 'apps-update.zip' provided by iceyhotguy in above thread.
sumit227 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649450
hey try flashing 'apps-update.zip' provided by iceyhotguy in above thread.
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Worked, thanks a ton buddy