Hello!
I've just rooted my arc and I'm currently using ICS 4.0.4. As in gingerbread I have installed root uninstaller to remove my "favorite" bloatware and I cannot uninstall these apps:
Let's Golf!
Playnow
Chinese keyboard
And some more
It really don't understand the problem because these apps are not in /system/app (and they are working)!
Edit: these apps are in /system/vendor/app in read-only mode :/
Thanks for your help!
I have the same problem dude and it sucks can somebody help
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I used Root Explorer to go to /system/vendor/app, chose 'mount R/W' on the top and removed those apps without any problem.
obborr said:
I used Root Explorer to go to /system/vendor/app, chose 'mount R/W' on the top and removed those apps without any problem.
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OK thank you I will do that
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Root explorer pro version?
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I used Root Explorer to go to /system/vendor/app, chose 'mount R/W' on the top and removed those apps without any problem.
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In my system folder there is no subdirectory /vendor/app...
Maybe I have to download root explorer - paid version?
system/app
You can also try using system cleanup app free on the play store.
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Use Titanium Backup.
with titanium backup you can uninstall it easy.
so far, no app I can't uninstall using titanium backup.
the function is not just uninstalling but you can also backup app.
very good app. have a try
you can't do so i have been trying from 2 days unable to delete some apps even they are not showing in the titanium either root explorer.
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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.
im_iceman said:
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.
taaviu said:
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
1235sam said:
Thanks ! it worked
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Case closed
Hi,
I have some applications I want to save, I mean the APK file.
But I find them only on the android market, and doesn't see how to save the .apk file on my disk (for future use for example).
Do you know if the apk file is stored somewhere in the phone ?
Thanks
Is your phone rooted? It makes a difference. If not rooted you can use mybackup from the market to backup the apps. Never tried it and I am guessing it won't backup paid apps and only free versions. But it might.
If your phone is rooted you can find your apps in the data/app/ folder.
Once you have installed the App, look in /cache/download. Most apks will be in there.
You don't need rooted phone to save (backup) apk's. Just use MyPhoneExplorer which has the function to backup all installed programs (apk's) to computer (also backups SMSes, contacts, etc)
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yes, the phone is rooted.
I checked with Estrong explorer in the folders data and cache and there's nothing ...
The idea is to keep the apk files somewhere when they are not directly available on the net, only using the android market.
Back them up on titanium backup then when you want them again just restore them using titanium again, you can restore them fresh or with your old settings, hasn't failed me yet
ponk2k said:
Back them up on titanium backup then when you want them again just restore them using titanium again, you can restore them fresh or with your old settings, hasn't failed me yet
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Works for me too.
jean019 said:
yes, the phone is rooted.
I checked with Estrong explorer in the folders data and cache and there's nothing ...
The idea is to keep the apk files somewhere when they are not directly available on the net, only using the android market.
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Look in data/app as I said. This is the location of all user installed apks. Unless you are using a ROM that uses a different location. Only familiar with sense builds myself. Or use a program that can backup apps. There were 3 mentioned in this thread.
apk with a manager go to system / app. they should be, and extract and save hello
Data/app or system/app?
Confused.
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dinosaurrudy said:
Data/app or system/app?
Confused.
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Either or, depending on what you're after. Apps you've installed (e.g. from the market) will be in /data/app, system apps (e.g Sense and the apps bundled with it) will be in /system/app.
//sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk; all errors entirely intentional.
If the directories/files are not there then check that ES file explorer is configured to show hidden files.
Jon
For unrooted devices, using ES File Explorer:
1. Open ES File Explorer
2. Press Menu >> Manager >> App Manager
3. Long press the application and then press Backup
4. .apk file will be saved to /sdcard/backups/app/
Hey guys if I'm posting this in the wrong section delete it
I've been trying to find an app for rooted devices to allow you to permantly remove system apps but haven't managed to come across 1 yet :/ does anybody know if there's an app that does this? What do you use?
I've seen the story's about the root managers etc but alot of people say the come back after a reboot?
Thanks dudes
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All you really need to do is delete the corresponding *.apk file in /system/app. I'm not 100% sure what the current android install process is, there might be some sort of registry system or framework installation that takes place elsewhere among the system; but deleting the .apk file has always worked fine for me.
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To do this you first have to have root access, which I assume you have. You then need to remount /system as r+w (read and write access, by default the /system mount is read only). You can do this with many an app from the Android Marketplace, just search for "remount".
This will then allow you to use your favorite root-enabled file browser, be it a terminal on your phone or something entirely different, to browse to /system/app and remove said *.apk file.
Let me know how you get on.
you must be rooted...and you can download any file explore to delete them
Edit: tolate he has better explanation
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Titanium Backup is the best choice. Make a backup of it first, then delete it. That way it'll save you a headache when you delete phone.apk by mistake.
Titanium backup is bull**** when removing system apps... It just freezes.... Try root uninstaller (free from market).. It takes seconds to uninstall system apps...
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salarkhel said:
Titanium backup is bull**** when removing system apps... It just freezes.... Try root uninstaller (free from market).. It takes seconds to uninstall system apps...
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bull****? have you tried the uninstall option and actually looked through /system/app? I'm pretty sure the .apk you just uninstalled has disappeared.
but anyway, there are a number of ways to do this as the others above have helpfully explained
maatsby said:
bull****? have you tried the uninstall option and actually looked through /system/app? I'm pretty sure the .apk you just uninstalled has disappeared.
but anyway, there are a number of ways to do this as the others above have helpfully explained
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i can confirm that titanium works for this....
Thanks guys yea titanium works fine i can finally get rid off all the **** i don't want and use
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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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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.
I have a problem with stock .587 rooted ROM. When I move some apps to the /system/app directory, they appear then instantly in app drawer, but after reboot there aren't there (apk files are still in /system/app directory). I can't install them as normal apps.
For example i used this app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230036
Why does it happen?
Thanks in advance.
Sorry for my english
krzysiek.karolak1 said:
Hi.
I have a problem with stock .587 rooted ROM. When I move some apps to the /system/app directory, they appear then instantly in app drawer, but after reboot there aren't there (apk files are still in /system/app directory). I can't install them as normal apps.
For example i used this app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2230036
Why does it happen?
Thanks in advance.
Sorry for my english
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Did you set permissions?
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I forgot about that. :cyclops: Thanks.