Pitbull_Raven said:
(...) I am trying to add my most used apk's to the ROM so they'll install upon flashing. I added all my apk files to system/apps dir as told, but after flash and first boot, only 1 of the 19 apps is present. What am I missing?
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Hi guys and gals! If anyone with experience out there could help out, I'd greatly appreciate it. Trying to add to Redux 1.2.
Not a DEV or anything but i have flashed many roms in my time but i can tell you this, from my experience i can tell you that i assume there is some kind of file size/type limitation when you add apps to a ROM as i have attempted adding poweramp, ADW EX, mybackup root, file manager (from AOSP builds) and a few other apps that i use to the ROM but it will only install rom manager, mybackup root, file manager and the balance will FC each time i attempt to launch the app and if i want to use it i have to install the app again.
The only flawless solution is the method the RC team is using on their current RCMixS ROMS.
That is heavy coding on another level.
3f1f37 said:
Not a DEV or anything but i have flashed many roms in my time but i can tell you this, from my experience i can tell you that i assume there is some kind of file size/type limitation when you add apps to a ROM as i have attempted adding poweramp, ADW EX, mybackup root, file manager (from AOSP builds) and a few other apps that i use to the ROM but it will only install rom manager, mybackup root, file manager and the balance will FC each time i attempt to launch the app and if i want to use it i have to install the app again.
The only flawless solution is the method the RC team is using on their current RCMixS ROMS.
That is heavy coding on another level.
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EEeeeeeeekkkkkkkkk! Coding! Run for cover!
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ROM Cleaner deletes Apps and files from your system based on our default list or users choice
Backup Apps with Backup Tool and let ROM Cleaner restore all your apps before first boot
Restore your mail settings, accounts, wifi keys and paired Bluetooth devices with Settings Restorer
Follow the guide in second post and you will be just fine
ROM Cleaner Featured On XDA!!!
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XDA Front page!
Evil-Dragon's Blog!
very nice, simple and fast way to delete stuff from your device
takes less then 5 seconds to delete all the listed applications and files in the list
no trash left behind as it will be if you delete files manually using RootExplorer
more free RAM for apps that you are actually using
users have reported better battery life and device speed improvements with ROM Cleaner
If you find this tool good, great, awesome or maybe even the best thing you ever tried, then please send us a beer or hit the "Thanks Button" or leave some feedback
Before and after pictures.
In this example, Desire HD loaded with ARHD 5.2.5 - Sense 2.1.
Before ROM Cleaner | After default ROM Cleaner
Please always respect our work and be friendly and helpful to other members in this thread.
This is an example of how the ROMCleaner text file looks like. Many, Many more Apps in the real list.
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# Applications
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#AdobeReader.apk Adobe PDF Reader
#com.adobe.reader-1.apk Adobe PDF Reader
BooksTablet.apk E-Book Reader
#BrowserGoogle.apk Internet Browser
#Calculator.apk Calculator
CarHomeGoogle.apk Car Home Google - Car Panel
#ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk Google Chrome Bookmark Sync
Currents.apk Google Currents - Magazine's
#DeskClock.apk Desktop Clock / Alarm
#DeskClockGoogle.apk Desktop Clock / Alarm
Development.apk Dev Tools
#DSPManager.apk DSPManager
#ESFileExplorer.apk ES File Explorer
#com.estrongs.android.pop-1.apk ES File Explorer
#FaceBook.apk FaceBook
#com.facebook.katana-1.apk FaceBook
#FaceLock.apk Face unlock feature (Cool, but pointless)
#GalleryGoogle.apk Gallery
#GoogleEarth.apk Google Earth
Plus many more... Download the complete list in the download section.[/SIZE]
If you get some kind of issues after flashing ROM Cleaner, reflash the ROM and check if the issue still exists.
Important: Don't spam ROM development threads about issues caused by this script. You must always report problems in this thread and we will most likely help you as fast as we can.
Important:If you want to report a problem, give us all log files located in /SDCard/ROMCleaner/Logs and your ROMCleaner_user.txt! Just make a zip of the files and upload it.
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[COLOR="royalblue"][B]Backup Tool v1.1 - 2012-02-08[/B][/COLOR]
-Added a command to remove encrypted apps from backup dir. Encrypted apps can't be installed like normal apk's
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[COLOR="royalblue"][B]ROM Cleaner v1.1 - 2012-02-06[/B][/COLOR]
-Removed an app from the script that caused FC on Market
[COLOR="Red"]Don't use ROM Cleaner v1.0 or ROMCleaner_user.txt from v1.0[/COLOR]
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[COLOR="royalblue"][B]Initial release - 2012-02-05[/B][/COLOR]
-Backup Tool v1.0
-Folder Creator v1.0
-Mods and App Installer v1.0
-ROM Cleaner v1.0
-Settings Restorer v1.0
-Setup Wizard Remover v1.0
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To be flashed before full wipe and ROM flash
Folder Creator v1.0
Backup Tool v1.1
To be flashed after flashing ROM and before first boot
ROM Cleaner v1.1
ROMCleaner_user.txt from ROM Cleaner v1.1 Right-Click and Save as...
>Follow instructions in second post how to edit this to fit your demands...
To be flashed after first boot
Settings Restorer v1.0
Mods and App Installer v1.0
Setup Wizard Remover
Also make sure to use Notepad++ when editing ROMCleaner_user.txt in Windows.
Requirements: Rooted and CWM Recovery installed
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Special thanks goes to Whiskey103 for hosting my files.
MikeChannon (admin) for all the help.
And ofc to everyone who supports us and help us to make it even better.
Thx jotha for all testing with the Nexus release
Yes, yes I know your thinking "Hmm this seems a pretty long long post so Im not gonna bother reading it."
It contains information for every aspect of the scripts, you wont need to read it all!
The majority of users will just need to read the Quick Start Section
You dont need to read the entire guide just to use this script!
Please dont quote this entire post!
Contents
A Complete N0oBs Guide
Quick Start Guide
Summary
Breakdown Of Zips
- Folder Creator
- ROMCleaner
- Backup Tool
- Settings Restorer
- Setup Wizard Remover
- Mods & App Installer
How To Create Your Own List
Examples Of Usage
- Fresh ROM
- ROM Upgrade
- Full Backup & Restore
ROMCleaner Logs & Support
A Little About The Team
A Complete N0oBs Guide
I cant make this any simpler for you.
TO HAVE A CLEAN ROM = JUST FLASH THE ZIP
TO USE YOUR OWN LIST PUT ROMCleaner_user.txt ON YOUR SDCARD IN
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/sdcard/ROMCleaner
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Quick Start Guide
Ok, this is a quick start guide for those user who just want to flash and go.
The cleaner uses one of two text files located in the ROMCleaner folder on your SD card.
ROMCleaner.txt - This is the default cleaner list that the script will read from. This list will be placed on your card on the first run of the cleaner. It will be overwritten each time the cleaner is run to ensure the latest updates are applied.
Or
ROMCleaner_user.txt - This is your custom cleaner list. You can create this file at any time and the cleaner will automatically read from it.
File Locations:
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/sdcard/ROMCleaner/ROMCleaner.txt <--- This is the default list and will be created automatically
/sdcard/ROMCleaner/ROMCleaner_user.txt <--- This is your personal list which you create.
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Summary
In short, all you have to do is add text to a file and put apks into a folder.
Yes yes that simple.
You can even edit the text files and copy apks using just your device.
While we still recommend you use http://notepad-plus-plus.org/ to edit your list on a PC to maintain the UNIX encoding the cleaner will also double check and convert the file if it finds it has been converted to a windows format.
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EVERYTHING BELOW THIS RED LINE YOU DONT NEED TO KNOW.
ITS A COMPLETE REFERENCE GUIDE FOR THE ENTIRE TOOLSET WE DO RECOMMEND YOU HAVE A LOOK AT IT
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Simple Breakdown
Folder Creator - Creates all nesercery folders automatically for you on SDCard
ROMCleaner - Will clean your rom using either default list or user list
Backup Tool - Will backup Apps and settings* to SD for you
SettingsRestorer - Restores backed up settings* made with backup Tool
Setup Wizard Remover - Removes setup wizards
Mods & App Installer - Installs using the SecondBoot folders
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Folder Creator
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We have created this small flashable zip to aid you in getting the cleaners directory structure setup.
It should only need to be run once before using but can be run at any time to completely recreate the structure. Any files or folders in place will not be harmed if flashing again.
The script contains a small reboot to workround a very small bug in some recoveries. This bug will not update the sdcards file view to show new folders.
This is to help us avoid the obligatory "I flashed the zip but it didnt create the folders" posts.
ROMCleaner
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On flashing, the RC zip will do the following things:
Install our script and related files to /tmp
Check if the folder is present on the SD card, if not then it will create it.
Install the default cleaner list (ROMCleaner.txt) overwriting any older versions.
Check to see if a custom list is present (ROMCleaner_user.txt).
If it is then it will check for Windows encoding and convert to UNIX if needed.
If it is not then it will use the default.
Proceed to read the list and delete all the files and folders.
Copy any backuped up apps back to /data/app
Create Logs on the SD Card.
Note that the time it takes for the apps to be copied will vary dependent on the number of apps you have installed/are installing as will the first boot of the rom as most roms these days will automatically zipalign the data partition. On 200+ apps it takes under a minute to install and adds roughly 4-6mins to your boot time.
Due to the naming convention of apks when updated (they are appended with -1, -2 etc) please ensure you check for duplicates to avoid doubling up and wasting space. We will leave the organisation of your apps in this folder to you
Backup Tool
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Now to save time and bandwidth when installing a rom it is possible to have your apps 'pre-installed' before first boot.
On flashing, the zip will copy all apks located in
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data/app
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sdcard/ROMCleaner/FirstBoot/data/app
as well as several system files to your SD card in preperation for your new rom.
When the ROMCleaner is run it will copy these apks back to data/app for you before booting the rom.
We are slowly adding support for apps that are provided by the rom devs to make sure that these apps are not copied across to ensure you will always receive the uptodate version included with your rom.
If you feel support for your rom should be included as default please contact us in the thread.
When flashed this zip will do the following:
Install our script and related files to /tmp
Check if the folder is present on the SD card, if not then it will create it.
Backup Accounts, Bluetooth pairings, Mail accounts (including Inbox) and WiFi APs keys
Copy all Apps (not app data) found in /data/app/
Create Logs on the SD Card.
Accounts, BT, Mail accounts and Wifi can only be restored using the Settings Restorer.
Settings Restorer
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This script will attempt to restore any files backed up by the backup tool.
These settings are stored by the Android system and are usually lost when flashing a rom. This can be annoying if you have a lot of wifi passwords stored or a few BT pairings which you dont want to lose.
It is important to note that in the majority of cases these settings will be correctly applied but sometimes for an unknown reason they dont and may cause errors. We are still trying to track these down. If you do encounter them PLEASE post in the thread so we can gather some information from you to aid in this process.
This tool also has limitations when it comes to moving rom base. Please do not attempt to restore these settings as it will more than likely cause errors.
HTCSetupRemover
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The setup remover is a small additional zip that will remove the setup wizards which run at first boot.
Once these wizards have been run they become absolutely useless and as such can be removed safely.
Unfortunately they are tied into several aspects of the system and removing them before the roms first boot can cause some weird errors and FC's
Creating Your Own List
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While the default list should be enough for most users, we have included the ability to define your own custom list for the cleaner to remove.
Creating your own list is as simple as adding files to a text file! This can be done a variety of ways, from an editor on your PC or via an editor on your Phone!
The easiest way to start your own list is to use the one attached to the first post.
Run the folder creator or create the following structure on you sdcard
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/sdcard/ROMCleaner/ROMCleaner_user.txt
As long as this file is present, the cleaner will read from it instead of the default ROMCleaner.txt.
To add to it all you have to do is add the apk file or folder you would like removed during cleaning.
Single apk files should just be listed while folders should be encased in quotes (" ")
Any item with a # in front of it will be ignored by the cleaner.
The cleaner will check BOTH the /system and /data partitions for any apk file named in the list and remove it if it finds it
Examples:
To add files:
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UselessApp.apk
Simple as that
To add folders:
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"/system/app/UselessFolder"
Ignored example:
Here, both the empty folder and UselessApp2 will be deleted while UselessApp1 will be ignored.
Code:
"/system/app/EmptyFolder"
#UselessApp1.apk
UselessApp2.apk
We have also included the ability to batch delete a certain filetype by using the following syntax -
Code:
"/path/to/folder/*.fileextension"
Heres an example from the default list to remove all .png images from the resources folder:
Code:
"/system/customize/resource/*.png"
Examples Of Usage
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Heres a couple of example flashing procedures for the most common ways of flashing a rom and using the ROMCleaner toolset.
Before doing anything you should first flash the folder creator zip to create the folder structure for you.
Flash'n'Go - Full Wipe - Clean System
So this is your typical flashing procedure for a ROM starting with a full wipe, clean system, and no apps or settings backed up.
SuperWipe
Flash ROM
Flash ROM Cleaner
First Boot
Setup Phone
Flash Setup Wizard Remover
Use Phone as Normal
ROM Upgrade
Obviously using the 'upgrade' method to install a rom will replace any files you have removed with the cleaner the first time round.
You can use the cleaner again straight after flashing a rom upgrade.
Be warned, using the upgrade method and cleaner will no doubt leave artifacts and residue from the previous install.
This is not our fault. This is the design by Android. Please do not complain to us, we hate it too.
This would be your ideal flashing method when using the cleaner on a rom upgrade.
Flash ROM
Flash ROMCleaner
Boot
Setup Phone
Flash Setup Wizard Remover
Use Phone as Normal
Patric, craack and I do not officially endorse the use of rom upgrades and as such will not be hold accountable for any problems that arise from them.
With the use of this cleaner script and the backup/install apps option alongside other data backup tools such as Titanium backup (Data only) should negate the need to use the upgrade method.
Full Backup & Restore
This is the daddy. A full on backup of Apps, Accounts, Bluetooth pairings, Mail accounts (including Inbox) and WiFi APs keys, wipe and reinstall of a cleaned rom.
This is usefull when you have been playing around too much and fooked somethig up but dont have a nandroid or just want the feeling of a freshly installed rom but dont want to lose some settings.
Flash Backup Tool
SuperWipe (Format /system, /data, /cache, /dalvik-cache)
Flash Rom
Flash ROM Cleaner which will also install Apps
First Boot
Setup Phone (Sign in at Google and sync all your data)
Flash Setup Wizard Remover
Flash Mods & App Installer (If you have added Apps, mods etc to ../SecondBoot folder)
Flash Settings Restorer
Use Phone
ROMCleaner Logs & Support
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To make troubleshooting easier for us we have included a logging feature into the toolset to aid in trouble shooting.
Each script will create its own set of logs which will be stored in /sdcard/ROMCleaner/Logs
If you should run into problems, please attach these logs to your post in the thread to aid us in solving your issue.
If you don't help us with the logs we will for sure not be able to help you.
Mods & App Installer
!!! WARNING - ADVANCED USERS ONLY !!!
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This tool has so far been successful in our tests and has been taken out of the experimental phase. Please note though the majority of mods we have tried have worked perfectly but some have caused bolops and black screens, usually heavy system apks such as framework-res and com.htc.resources.
For that reason it is for those users that know how to handle mod zips and understand the structure within them and can easily revert any changes made.
This script functions in a simialr way to the backup and installation of apps except it is used for mods which need to be flashed after the phone has had its first boot.
Such mods ,if flashed before the system has booted, have been know to cause errors such as bolops and black screens.
It was built to try and cut down on the recovery navigation of having to select each zip in turn. With this installer you will only need to flash one zip to have all your mods installed at once. It also allows you have finer control over the mods as you are dealing with normal folders and files rather than zips.
To Use
If you have flashed the folder creator you will find a folder within the sdcard/ROMCleaner folder on your SD called SecondBoot which in itself contains common system folders where mods are flashed to.
Take your mod zip, extract and place the files into these folders according to the structure in the zip.
Upon flashing the installer these files will be placed in the correct places and also have the correct permissions set to them.
A Little About The Team
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[HUMUR]
Patrics83 spent many months cursing HTCs decision to fill his precious device with crap he didnt want with no way to remove it. After hundreds of letters, emails and even stalking the CEO with no response he finally decided enough is enough and ROMCleaner was born. He spends his time plotting revenge against Sense roms and their bloat in the hope that one day, his message to HTC will get through.
Dude360 one day stumbled across a small post regarding removing crap from his lovely rom. Patric offered him a small taste of how clean a rom could be but it wasnt enough. Dude360 wanted more. He wanted it all, a Sense rom with the size and speed of a AOSP rom. It soon took him over, he began creating monsterous abomaonations which no man should ever flash. Patric decided Dude360 needed a mentor, someone to calm his addiction to cleaning and proceeded to teach him the zen of ROMCleaner.
craack was just a innocent young man when he was abducted by Patric and Dude. They forced days and days of flashing and reflashing roms to get the cleaner working the way they wanted. He tried to resist but the cleaner was too strong and he finally gave in and become one of them. craack now wonders the realm of XDA searching out roms and the unneeded crap they come with to try to fulfill his goal of creating the ULTIMATE CLEANER LIST!
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Hey, glad you finally made it to GNex . Used your tool on Sensation already.
Just tried it on my Nexus, works like a charm.
Keep it up, mate .
jotha said:
Hey, glad you finally made it to GNex . Used your tool on Sensation already.
Just tried it on my Nexus, works like a charm.
Keep it up, mate .
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Thank you for all the help!
Now let's see what everyone else thinks about it
nice
will come back later
Update - ROM Cleaner v1.1
ROM Cleaner v1.1 - 2012-02-06
-Removed an app from the script that caused FC on Market
Don't use ROM Cleaner v1.0 or ROMCleaner_user.txt from v1.0
Many thanks to jotha for finding the issue... Lucky bastard
Patrics83 said:
Did you wipe /data and /system before flashing the ROM and ROM Cleaner?
Please answer in my thread. I will not follow this thread also
/Patric
Sent from my GT-P7510 using xda premium
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Nope, I only used Super Wipe Lite.
dimanchec3 said:
Nope, I only used Super Wipe Lite.
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Thx for coming to our thread.
As you can see we found the reason. And you should use ROM Cleaner v1.1 instead. Now you won't have FC on market...
Sorry for the trouble
Initial releases must have at least one bug
First use earlier. Seems to have worked out extremely well indeed
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
This is a phenomenal tool, thanks so much for providing this to the community. It's much appreciated.
Patrics83 said:
Thx for coming to our thread.
As you can see we found the reason. And you should use ROM Cleaner v1.1 instead. Now you won't have FC on market...
Sorry for the trouble
Initial releases must have at least one bug
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Wow thanks!!
It is working perfectly now!!
I really like when a bunch of non-used apps disappear that easy on the phone lol.
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Don't worry dude, you are doing a great job!
Schiehallion said:
First use earlier. Seems to have worked out extremely well indeed
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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alicious said:
This is a phenomenal tool, thanks so much for providing this to the community. It's much appreciated.
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dimanchec3 said:
Wow thanks!!
It is working perfectly now!!
I really like when a bunch of non-used apps disappear that easy on the phone lol.
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Don't worry dude, you are doing a great job!
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Thanks guys for your comments and feedback!
Just let us know if we should [email protected] anything. Also feedback on the additional tools would be appreciated
Sent from my GT-P7510 using xda premium
Update!
Backup Tool v1.1 - 2012-02-08
-Added a command to remove encrypted apps from backup dir. Encrypted apps can't be installed like normal apk's
Enjoy
Hey guys!
I noticed in my download stats that many of you download Settings Restorer, but then I saw that there was very little downloads at Backup Tool
This is weird, because both scripts are needed, otherwise it won't work..
Maybe the guide is unclear? Please feel free to give us input in this matter.
Backup Tool does the following:
Back's up your Apps
Wifi keys
BT devices
Mail settings
Accounts
When flashing ROM Cleaner, Backed up Apps will be restored (this saves you loads of time after fresh install) and System Apps deleted if you wish.
Settings Restorer is restoring the following:
Wifi keys
BT devices
Mail settings
Accounts
/Patric
Brilliant tool - many thanks. ROM Cleaner worked perfectly on Galaxy Nexus running ARHD.
kogvos said:
Brilliant tool - many thanks. ROM Cleaner worked perfectly on Galaxy Nexus running ARHD.
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I'm happy to hear that!
Thx for your feedback!
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium
Is there anyone here that knows why there is so low interests for ROM Cleaner?
I see we still have a few downloads but not even close to the other threads...
I know there not much to remove from your devices but still there is a great way to backup / install apps etc. And I'm sure you want to remove at least 1-2 apps
Please let us know if we need to improve something...
Sent from my Desire HD
Acer Question?
hi is this "[SCRIPT] ROM Cleaner v1.1 | Remove Bloatware" useful on my Acer a500 running any of these:
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civato-FLEXREAPER-R6-GOLD-EDITION-b2b ~379 MB
FLEXREAPER-R5-AR-HW ~370 MB
KJY_2010_Icylicious_REV_12 ~453 MB
KJY_2010_Icylicious_REV_Stripped_ZZ ~233 MB
Lightspeed_4.1 ~239 MB
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basically ICS has alot of apk's i think i could get rid of.
theirs are from 233 MB to 453 MB or more.
Mine cleaned up is around 159 MB (un-flashed) not tested.
im guessing around 75 MB extra free?
even putting in a few small apk's like (juice defender - droid wall - Root Explorer - TitaniumBackup)
From what ive read TitaniumBackup is uneeded?
Slipdoozy said:
hi is this "[SCRIPT] ROM Cleaner v1.1 | Remove Bloatware" useful on my Acer a500 running any of these:
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civato-FLEXREAPER-R6-GOLD-EDITION-b2b ~379 MB
FLEXREAPER-R5-AR-HW ~370 MB
KJY_2010_Icylicious_REV_12 ~453 MB
KJY_2010_Icylicious_REV_Stripped_ZZ ~233 MB
Lightspeed_4.1 ~239 MB
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basically ICS has alot of apk's i think i could get rid of.
theirs are from 233 MB to 453 MB or more.
Mine cleaned up is around 159 MB (un-flashed) not tested.
im guessing around 75 MB extra free?
even putting in a few small apk's like (juice defender - droid wall - Root Explorer - TitaniumBackup)
From what ive read TitaniumBackup is uneeded?
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I have done some research and it seems like the script's should work.
Best thing you could do is to make a nandroid and then follow the instructions in 2nd post.
When you are done, please send me all logs located in /sdcard/ROMCleaner/Logs/
Good luck!
Happy birthday Patrics !!!
So yeah, like stated in the title, I made two updaterscripts to get the Market (Google Play 3.8.17 and its apk requirements, but no other GApps) for pretty much any Gingerbread/Jelly Bean based ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32335631#post32335631
I'm currently using the gb package on a 2.26.401.3 debloated stock rom and I've also stated what files you need if you just want to delete the unwanted stuff from the CM-GApps packages yourself.
Also, the updaterscripts do not delete all the gapp apks prior to pushing the new ones to system/app, so remember to clean up according to the filelist - applying on any cm install without gapps should work fine, cause thats what those zips are actually meant for
If you find this useful, drop me a line and/or repost it on other not-so-high-end device forums
Notice: By flashing these GApps, you hereby revoke your right to complain in the Paranoid Android thread about bugs!
What I mean by this is: Don't go bothering Moles or any of the PA team about some sort of app/rom functionality being broken because you flashed this GApps package which deleted an app that you needed or caused ROM to crash.
This package goes against PA philosophy of remaining Stock google. Read This WHOLE POST FIRST!!
Warning: This package deletes apps that might be important to certain users! For example: maps, exchange services, live wall papers, etc. Read the list below for more details.
FAQ in second post
Section 1.
Ok, so the purpose of this post is to share a GApps that I put together for myself. Please READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE even considering flashing this.
What this GApps package does:
1. It flashes the bare minimum (what I consider bare minimum) of system apps to keep the ROM functioning as I like it.
2. The update script is modified to delete other apps that are included in the PA ROM package that I do not use. (notice I said "I", as in myself)
Do not Flash if you meet any of these descriptions:
1. You do not want a lean rom
2. You don't agree with leaning out roms
3. This offends you somehow
4. You are unsure about what you are doing
5. If you have never opened a zip package and looked at its contents or read an updater_script
Section 2.
These are the list of apps are NOT INCLUDED in this package that you would normally get from PA FULL GApps at goo.im:
Books.apk <--- google books
Currents.apk
GenieWidget.apk <--- Google weather widget
GoogleEars.apk <---- identifies songs by listening to them. I use soundhound, so I don't use google ears.
GoogleEarth.apk
Magazines.apk <---- Google magazines
PlusOne.apk <--- Google+ social network
Thinkfree.apk <-- stock office app
Videos.apk ,<--- google movies
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk
Maps.apk <--- you can download from market or just restore with titanium. OR insert it into the lean gapps package yourself
Street.apk
Like I said above, this GApps package goes a step further and deletes certain apps from the /system/app/.
Here is a section of the script that deletes apps so you can and MUST REVIEW BEFORE flashing:
delete("/system/app/HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk","/system/app/LiveWallpapers.apk");
delete("/system/app/MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk","/system/app/OpenWnn.apk");
delete("/system/app/ParanoidWallpapers.apk","/system/app/PhaseBeam.apk","/system/app/VisualizationWallpapers.apk");
delete("/system/app/Thinkfree.apk","/system/app/Galaxy4.apk","/system/app/PinyinIME.apk","/system/app/Exchange2.apk");
delete("/system/app/Books.apk","/system/app/Currents.apk","/system/app/Magazines.apk","/system/app/Videos.apk");
delete("/system/app/GenieWidget.apk","/system/app/GoogleEarth.apk","/system/app/GoogleEars.apk");
If there is an app missing that you must have, then you can fix it. Pull the app from the ROM package or FULL PA GApps package and insert it into the Lean GApps package in system/app/. (I shouldn't have to explain how to do this if you're planning on flashing this GApps, but whatever.) Or if the script deletes an app that you don't want deleted, then just erase that part from the script.
If you don't know how to do this, then Google it or find one of many helpful tutorials here on the wonderful XDA forums!
Section3 .
Please refrain from asking the same questions over and over. Read this whole post!
Read the entire updater_script! It's a good practice to get into for flashing any zip.
I am NOT taking requests. If you want something added or taken away, then do the work yourself please. It takes only 5 minutes. I will try to fix any bugs and update whenever I get the time.
Credits: PA Team. Google. XDA community.
FAQ below...
Links:
Lean-PA-GApps: Lean-PA-Gapps.zip - 119.57 MB Updated 2013-03-08 MD5: 2837b04e29ad769759ec29a94801f711
Coming soon: Power user Lean GApps. (secure settings, titanium, tasker, greenify, etc.) <-- all lite versions of the apps (support devs by purchasing pro keys)
FAQ:
1. Why have you removed Maps, wallpapers, (insert app here) ?
Because as I explained in the first post, I do not use those apps. I do however use Google maps, but I just restore it from my titanium backup when I need it and then uninstall. I hate how maps runs in the background. Just my preference. If you want maps, just download from the market or put the apk in the zip.
2. Can you please add/delete an app to the package?
No. I already posted in the first post that I would not. If the package doesn't suit you, then customize it yourself
3. Does this package break anything?
As far as I can tell from my own testing, it does not break anything that I use. Keep in mind, there is no Exchange service app, so if you need that for work or whatever, then restore from your titanium backup or add it to the zip.
4. Will this Gapps package work for another ROM besides Paranoid Android?
It should, I don't see why it wouldn't. Unless your ROM requires one of the apps in a typical full GApps package. If in doubt, do your own research. Don't blame me if it messes something up.
reserved 2.
Nice and lean man. I've been meaning to do something like this for myself but the PC is down and its not so fun unzipping and rezipping from Root explorer.
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Is it not just easier to freeze/defrost apps you don't use but may want occasionally?
WastedJoker said:
Is it not just easier to freeze/defrost apps you don't use but may want occasionally?
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I never use the apps I delete. Freezing is just a bandaid fix to me. Of the apps I do use occasionally, like maps, I converted to a user app and have greenify hibernate it.
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Hello,
So I have a question, but first let me explain why I want to know. I have been trying to find a barebones ROM, as far away from Google and Cyangine Mod as possible, which is nearly impossible. I have tried many ROMs and found some apps I like and would like to use on a personal custom ROM. How do I extract apps, like the gallery from DU ROM and use it on other ROMS. Is there a certian Lib/Lib64 file needed to use it, or any other files?