Develop Bugs

[Q]How to delete build-in app?

As topic. Thx
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

Mathew381 said:
As topic. Thx
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1) Recommended: You can disable the app when you go to Settings->Apps and select the app. It will give you an option to disable.
2) You can remove the app if you have root. Just open a file explorer with root access, go to /system/app, backup the apk to /sdcard, and then delete it.

You could also freeze the app with Titanium Backup, then if you want to update OTA later you can just unfreeze it.

WiredPirate said:
You could also freeze the app with Titanium Backup, then if you want to update OTA later you can just unfreeze it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
True, you could use Titanium Backup -- but it was more useful Gingerbread and prior versions of Android -- ICS has that feature built into the OS.

Similar question, if I switch to nova launcher can I just pull stock launcher permanently? I've done so in the past so its prob possible. I just don't like seeing nova appear in system panel using 50mb of ram labeled "perceptible" if both launchers are now taking extra resources.

RogerPodacter said:
Similar question, if I switch to nova launcher can I just pull stock launcher permanently? I've done so in the past so its prob possible. I just don't like seeing nova appear in system panel using 50mb of ram labeled "perceptible" if both launchers are now taking extra resources.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, you could. Keep in mind that you will need to put it back if you plan to update using the next OTA update URL.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

Customized launcher.

Is it possible for me to customize my launcher however I want and place the apk into a rom or theme and once flashed and installed my launcher would already be exactly as I always had it?
I'm not trying to back it up and restore it. What I'm really trying to do is get go launcher the way I customize and set all my widgets, apps, and short cuts into a .zip and once its flashed and the app installs it autimatically comes the way I already had it with no need to restore any kind of data.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

lilajrestnom said:
Is it possible for me to customize my launcher however I want and place the apk into a rom or theme and once flashed and installed my launcher would already be exactly as I always had it?
I'm not trying to back it up and restore it. What I'm really trying to do is get go launcher the way I customize and set all my widgets, apps, and short cuts into a .zip and once its flashed and the app installs it autimatically comes the way I already had it with no need to restore any kind of data.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I doubt it... that requires backing up the desktop configuration. Also... go launcher is CIQ renamed YOU'VE BEEN WARNED.

No. That info is stored in the data partition, not with the app.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using xda premium

or you could make a backup of it in titanium and restore it every time.
EDIT: ignore this. I just read the op thoroughly

lilajrestnom said:
Is it possible for me to customize my launcher however I want and place the apk into a rom or theme and once flashed and installed my launcher would already be exactly as I always had it?
I'm not trying to back it up and restore it. What I'm really trying to do is get go launcher the way I customize and set all my widgets, apps, and short cuts into a .zip and once its flashed and the app installs it autimatically comes the way I already had it with no need to restore any kind of data.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I understand what you're saying, as I do a similar thing with my roms. What I do is simply copy in the data with the launcher apk. However, widgets never restore properly. One could modify a launcher to change the defaults, but I couldn't tell you where to begin.

RandomKing said:
I understand what you're saying, as I do a similar thing with my roms. What I do is simply copy in the data with the launcher apk. However, widgets never restore properly. One could modify a launcher to change the defaults, but I couldn't tell you where to begin.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ya I kind of figured it would be possible since different launchers have a different "stock" setting that they set the home screen so I wanted to see if it was possible to edit that "stock" into whatever I want. But it may be a little bit too much to do. I may think about it later, but not for now. Thanks though.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

ÜBER™ said:
I doubt it... that requires backing up the desktop configuration. Also... go launcher is CIQ renamed YOU'VE BEEN WARNED.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What's CIQ? Is that like an ATRAC? I think I heard about that in a museum.
Such old news. Only a few months ago but yet it seems to have faded completely.
We should go back to using those KnowCIQ banners. To prevent that kind of thing in the future. Though I don't really care.

So.... The Chinese have all my top secret data?
So, suprising no one has tried to remove it, rewrite one without it, or just blatantly expose the code. Probably could make some headlines considering how widely used GoLauncher is. I hear and see people talk about it but I've only seen references. (the again, never really researched it other than Google.... <- - - THE WORLDS LARGEST CIQ?)
Sent from my SPH-D700 using xda premium

[Q] Best all-in-one Backup solution?

I searched the forum but didn't' see anything.
What is the best single app to use for a whole backup solution? Not as in backing up the ROM itself. But for backing up call logs, text messages, apps & cache, desktop configuration with widget shortcuts, etc. etc. I know there are various apps to do various types of backups. But I want a single app that does it all. Am willing to pay for it.
Something that after flashing a new ROM, will go through and restore EVERYTHING.
Any suggestions?

Titanium backup, lookup the faq and wiki online
Sent via TCP/IP

gsw5700 said:
Titanium backup, lookup the faq and wiki online
Sent via TCP/IP
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
AFAIK, Titanium does not back up call logs and SMS, as requested in my OP.
Edit, it can backup all system data. But this is never a reliable restore in my experience. Which is why I forgot about it because I stopped using it a looong time ago.

CZ Eddie said:
AFAIK, Titanium does not back up call logs and SMS, as requested in my OP.
Edit, it can backup all system data. But this is never a reliable restore in my experience. Which is why I forgot about it because I stopped using it a looong time ago.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tb is more than capable of backing up sms. Google is your friend.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

Mr Woolf said:
Tb is more than capable of backing up sms. Google is your friend.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And Callogs + a bunch of other settings..
IF somehow(highly unlikely) the backup is corrupted,u can extract your nandroid backup and restore it from there and u can add an server account eg dropbox/box and upload your most important backup..
Nothing compares to titanium b. Just read on how to use is properly

Well, I appreciate the TB suggestions. But let me re-prioritize my request.
The app needs to be newbie friendly since it'll be used by non-Android geeks like ourselves. I intend for it to be used by some of my friends to do on their own from time to time, in preparation of me re-flashing new ROM's, etc. for them.
I don't want to wait forever to back up stuff before I flash. I want it to already be done by the time I get there to help with the flashing.

use titanium, setup a schedule for them and let it do it's thing. mine backups new and modified data every morning at 4am.
would take all of 2 minutes for you to write down the steps for them

tita backup is the way to go:good:

you could try my backup root/pro - however I find its not quite as reliable as titanium
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

I own both TB and MyBackup Pro and MBP is much easier to use and backs up call logs and SMS more easily.

can anyone provide some steps to backup SMS and call logs in TB?
I've had a look but can't get it working

winwiz said:
can anyone provide some steps to backup SMS and call logs in TB?
I've had a look but can't get it working
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
press menu button then scroll down to "backup to XML... "
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

Here is an interesting one for advanced users. It looks too complicated for newbies like my friends, but I'm kinda digging it for myself.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEwOSwiY29tLmpydW1teS5hcHAubWFuYWdlciJd
The My Backup looks very simple to use. Could be exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks.
Anyone have any complaints about it?

CZ Eddie said:
Here is an interesting one for advanced users. It looks too complicated for newbies like my friends, but I'm kinda digging it for myself.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEwOSwiY29tLmpydW1teS5hcHAubWFuYWdlciJd
The My Backup looks very simple to use. Could be exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks.
Anyone have any complaints about it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just FYI: That ultimate backup pro is part of Rom Toolbox Pro (has a lot of different apps combined in to one - backup included)
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2

beaver2233 said:
Just FYI: That ultimate backup pro is part of Rom Toolbox Pro (has a lot of different apps combined in to one - backup included)
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Seriously?? I've had Rom Toolbox Pro forever and never even realized it had the backup functions. I just reinstalled it. I'd forgotten it had so many cool utilities all wrapped into one package.
Still not something I'd give my newbie friends though.

beaver2233 said:
press menu button then scroll down to "backup to XML... "
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
SUPERSTAR!

[Q] Why should I root the SGN2?

Rooting an android is almost second nature to me? I've only had HTC phones which i always rooted, but the SGN2 is such a great phone right out of the box, that i have yet to find a reason to root it yet. What was everyone's motivation to root? In our current development stage, what will be my benefit in rooting? All opinions welcome, and thanks

5 words: every app on multi window
with root you can get the multi window feature to have every app... just look at this image I took
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda app-developers app

reinaldistic said:
5 words: every app on multi window
with root you can get the multi window feature to have every app... just look at this image I took
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
THIS.
Plus JellyBomb fixed one of my biggest problems with the Note II, and that was that none of the Quick Settings in the Notifications dropdown were useful for me. With Jellybomb, I can put more useful settings in the Notifications dropdown, and remove the ones I don't find useful.
I also have a custom boot animation. I didn't like the stock Sprint one.
There's also Titanium, which allows me to backup all my applications to my SD card in case I need to reformat my phone, make sure I have a backup of an app that might get pulled from the Play Store, or just back up the app for whatever reason.

bamhm182 said:
THIS.
Plus JellyBomb fixed one of my biggest problems with the Note II, and that was that none of the Quick Settings in the Notifications dropdown were useful for me. With Jellybomb, I can put more useful settings in the Notifications dropdown, and remove the ones I don't find useful.
I also have a custom boot animation. I didn't like the stock Sprint one.
There's also Titanium, which allows me to backup all my applications to my SD card in case I need to reformat my phone, make sure I have a backup of an app that might get pulled from the Play Store, or just back up the app for whatever reason.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
true. i forgot all about titanium backup and customized pull down menu short cuts

Don't forget about the camera sound.
Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk 2

[Q] new launcher

I have a rooted SGH-I317, no new Rom's, from what I understand (friend rooted it for me). I installed nova launcher and was wondering if I even need to keep the TW launcher? If I don't need to keep it, how do I remove it? And can I use titanium backup to delete all these stupid AT&T apps?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda app-developers app

I would keep the launcher, just in case something breaks in Nova you have a backup (it has happened), and yes you can use TB to remove all the AT&T bloat.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk

Will removing those AT&T apps mess anything up?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda app-developers app

If you are talking ONLY about AT&T apps, then you shouldn't have any issues. Samsung apps may cause issues when uninstalled.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk

Launcher connections.
Before doing any of this search youtube videos to see what features the note 2 has so you know what to test. Also many tutorials on how to switch things.
Launchers skinned by the manufacturer usually have something attached to them. You have have the Note 2 Which has the SPen. Many of these features may not work in the new launcher. Although they may still work in an application. Also some widgets may not work if designed for TW.
Make a nandroid back up. Install your new launcher and make it your default. Test all features that you can use. If any features have disappeared you have to decide if they are worth losing. You can then back up TW with titanium back up, and then uninstall TW. Test again. If anything has changed then re-install TW.
If anything does not act right after reinstalling then restore through TWRP or your custom recovery that you did nandroid with.
I tend to like custom ROMS based on stock. Such as SKYNOTE or JEDI X (They have already removed most of the AT&T or Samsungs apps that most do not need or want). Just make sure they are intended for you phone. Take small steps. And read everything you can.
If you decide to remove anything with Titanium backup. If the app is part of the system it will give you a warning that may cause device to malfunction. if you say yes. (and you did not already back up the app) it will again ask you yes or no do you want to unistall. If removing this app causes your launcher to crash, you may not be able to install through titanium back up, this is why you always need a nandroid back up.
Enjoy!
joshemiller13 said:
I have a rooted SGH-I317, no new Rom's, from what I understand (friend rooted it for me). I installed nova launcher and was wondering if I even need to keep the TW launcher? If I don't need to keep it, how do I remove it? And can I use titanium backup to delete all these stupid AT&T apps?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

This...^^^^^^^^^^^^....
Well said...g

thanks

I removed my touchwiz launcher.. never used it and never had any problems after removing it. Believe it was called Touchwiz Home or something like that and I just used Root App Delete.