So every time I flash CM10 and GApps JB, I have to go through and uninstall about 13 apps that I just don't want. It is very cumbersome and I was hoping that somebody could show me a template for a script or CWM zip file that I could add to that would remove all the apps for me.
Thanks
Which apps don't you want? You could probably just create a Windows batch file or a Linux bash script to run a bunch of adb uninstall commands.
Ones like:
News & Weather
Gmail
Music Wallpapers
Magic Smoke wallpapers
Android Live Wallpapers
Phase Beam
Galaxy Wallpaper
There are a few more that I can't think of right now. Next time I flash, I'll write them down.
Are you doing a clean install every time or just upgrading? If you're just upgrading, you can "disable" each of the apps and they should remain disabled after updates.
Have you tried deleting the apks you don't want from the rom zip?
I do that all the time. Including swapping out the boot.img and bootanimation.zip to my preference of kernel and animation, respectively.
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Hi,
i like alot of the roms, however they come pre-installed with apps like rom manager, or flash i use these apps, but they fail to update. How can i remove these apps from a rom before flashing? Ive tried using titanium backup to uninstall but the phone reboots (no /system rw?)
thanks
(im using ubuntu and windows 7 64bit)
remove them in adb
or download a rom, remove them, sign it and flash
Jedipottsy said:
Hi,
i like alot of the roms, however they come pre-installed with apps like rom manager, or flash i use these apps, but they fail to update. How can i remove these apps from a rom before flashing? Ive tried using titanium backup to uninstall but the phone reboots (no /system rw?)
thanks
(im using ubuntu and windows 7 64bit)
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download the andriod kitchen.
use the kitchen to extract the files and remove those apks that you don't want.
then repack the zip using the kitchen and flash it.
just do a search on xda and you will find the android kitchen.
i will agree with the kitchen too i am using it today and i am amazed of what you can do....
in addition you can just open the rom in winrar, go to /system/app and just delete the apps you don't want the rom will update itself!!!
then on your phone you should toggle the signed verification and install it
lambrospower said:
in addition you can just open the rom in winrar, go to /system/app and just delete the apps you don't want the rom will update itself!!!
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is there any other file i need to delete or just the .apk? and would you mind telling me what addition features does the kitchen offer?
thanks in advance=)
if the rom is odexed you should delete the .odex file too....it should be below the .apk
the kitchen has anything you want to do with a rom.....zipalign, a2sd, busybox and you can edit any file from the rom.....!!!!
Thanks! would def try out the kitchen when new roms are out=)
i really recommend it to you to start NOW you can customize the rom as you like at every possible way.....even ringtones, languages, alarm sound by default, images, colours, apps, bootanimation and everything
you will need much reading though especially when customizing framework
Hi. Sometimes(most of the time) whenever we wish to switch to try another custom ROM, we have to wipe all data and hence all the downloaded app will gone. As a result of that, before we even flash new ROMs, we have to do a back-up of all the downloaded app, turning them into apk file into our SD card so that its easier to again reinstall those app.
My question is, is there any app that we can use to install ALL the apk files in our SD Card all at once in just a click of one or two taps? Because its tedious for us to actually install those apps one by one. Especially for me that have installed many apps in my Desire HD.
Thank you. =)
Well, your google backup restores all the market apps automatically, so you do not need to worry about those.
You can copy your apk files into /data/app/ in the rom zip file. Then you do not even have to install them, they will be ready to use immediately.
Oh yea.. I did not even thought of that. Lol. Thank you so much.
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Hi, ive developed a new app that does exactly what you are looking for.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sharon.oneclickinstaller
All apps installs in background without user interaction.
Features:
Background installation without user interaction
Install all apks with with a single click.
Change the directory of apk files or load all apk files.
Delete unwanted apk
Hope you find it useful!
Thanks
Somebody should just make a guide on how to do this
A lot of people are interested to use the stock launcher on ICS or JB
the guide for the nook doesn't work all the time
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Josepho1997 said:
I want to add two apps to glazed ICS ROM. MagicSmokeWallpapers and Visualization wallpapers. To get the stock launcher to work, I need to add these two apps, as they're missing. I tried downloading them and moving them to system app and then use chmod 644 in terminal emulator, but the launcher still forced closed. When I used Jellybean, it had these two apps and HTML Viewer.apk and Provision.apk, and the launcher worked. I tried opening the ROM's archive with 7zip and added the apps to /system/app, but it didn't work. When I tried to flash, it just rebooted TWRP. Anyway to add the apps?
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I'm able to add apk files to the ROM. Just put the Rom zip file on the desktop. Right click and under 7zip options, open archive and then system/app and drag and drop the apk into the app folder.
Hey guys, I was wondering if there is a way to pre-load some applications into the rom so that they load upon 1st flash.
I have had success only with 2-3 apps out of 30+. This is what I have done.
Open the ROM Zip file with winrar and navigate to system\app directory. I have deleted unwanted bloat (swype, TW launcher, camera.apk, TW camera) and added about 30+ apk files that I would like to have preloaded. I flashed the ROM and after the load screen I begin to get error messages, "unfortunately this application has stopped" (or something along those lines.) A few apps did load, Nova launcher, Jelly Bean style Camera, but programs like Gmail, Maps, gallaxy wallpaper, setcpu, and a few games do not laod.
Now I have started from scratch, and removed the preloaded apps I had moved to the system\app directory. I did remove the bloat listed above. The rom loads fine and I have to spend 30 minutes manually installing each individual app. This is why I would like for it to automatically install all the applications upon 1st boot.
I think it may have to do with the fact that while installing the apps manually I must 1st allow installation of non-market apps under setting/security.
Is there a workaround for this, so that I can load all my apps on 1st flash.
Thanks,
I've heard that there's an app called app2zip which you can backup apps and put into a zip file. Then right before leaving recovery flash the zip and when you're booted you'll have all your apps loaded up
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Most apps won't run as system apps. Instead of putting them in system/app Should put your apps in /data/app If the rom you're using already has a data folder you should be good. If it doesn't you'll have to edit the update_script within /META-INF/com/google/android
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Most apps won't run as system apps. Instead of putting them in system/app Should put your apps in /data/app If the rom you're using already has a data folder you should be good. If it doesn't you'll have to edit the update_script within /META-INF/com/google/android
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Beat me too it. There are a lot of apps that end up in data/app such as gmail, games, and other apps. Think of it this way, most of the apps in the system area were initially intended to be there. The ones in data/app are like add-ons. normally the ones in system are hard coded in the actual boot code, so unless you can manipulate that area, try the data/app area like Tnallen stated
Hello, guys. I'm sharing with you the app ZIPme, it allows you to create a flashable backup ZIP of anything! Build.prop, boot animation, system fonts, accounts, messages, wallpaper, Wi-Fi, apks, apks+data, only data etc.
It's really easy, I added some screenshots to you.
Tested in:
Xperia U | Xperia P
Note: if you test tell me to add in list
Hope you like!
Words of developer (JRummy Apps):
ZIPme is in beta. This means there will be bugs and some hiccups.
ZIPme is a powerful tool to create update ZIP packages to install in recovery. Whether you are a ROM developer or just getting into "root" and "ROMs" ZIPme can simplify your life.
Who should use ZIPme?
If you install custom ROMs on your rooted Android device then ZIPme can be a powerful tool. ZIPme requires root access.
What does ZIPme do?
ZIPme creates ZIP packages to install in recovery mode. When you install a new ROM your system is wiped and many times you clear your data. ZIPme can create a package of your apps, data and files you want to install right after a ROM or as a ROM addon. ZIPme programs and signs the update ZIP package so your recovery can install it.
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Looks promising. I'll give it a go.
Edit: I used to back up all my apps so I could clean install my DD rom and worked flawless.Only thing that had issues was trying to back up my Text messages. Went to flash it and it flashed but, after I started the Rom back up the text messages were not there. So I opened the zip file the app made and text messages were in there but must not of flashed them so I moved them to the directory where they are located. In my honest opinion excellent app. Keep up the awesome work.
Why does it need root access just to build a zip? Not trying to be condescending, just wondering?
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Is this comparable to titanium backup?
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Does it support image files?
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