[Q] Removing Apps from Gapps? - AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III

I tried googling this but googling anything "gapps" turns into an "apps" nightmare search. hahah
Anyways, does anyone know how to edit a Google Gapps file to remove some of the apps?
Everytime I flash a new CM based ROM, I have to reflash Gapps. Which means I have to go back into Titanium Manager and re-remove the google apps that I won't be using. It gets tiring having to do this all the time.
It would be a lot easier if I could just flash the Gapps that I need.
Hmm, maybe I should just skip flashing gapps and install only the apks I need? Well, some ROM's (like Slim) require a modified google apps. So I'd rather just remove what I don't like.

CZ Eddie said:
I tried googling this but googling anything "gapps" turns into an "apps" nightmare search. hahah
Anyways, does anyone know how to edit a Google Gapps file to remove some of the apps?
Everytime I flash a new CM based ROM, I have to reflash Gapps. Which means I have to go back into Titanium Manager and re-remove the google apps that I won't be using. It gets tiring having to do this all the time.
It would be a lot easier if I could just flash the Gapps that I need.
Hmm, maybe I should just skip flashing gapps and install only the apks I need? Well, some ROM's (like Slim) require a modified google apps. So I'd rather just remove what I don't like.
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Well you can open the zip file and remove the apk's from the /system/ folder.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda premium

CZ Eddie said:
I tried googling this but googling anything "gapps" turns into an "apps" nightmare search. hahah
Anyways, does anyone know how to edit a Google Gapps file to remove some of the apps?
Everytime I flash a new CM based ROM, I have to reflash Gapps. Which means I have to go back into Titanium Manager and re-remove the google apps that I won't be using. It gets tiring having to do this all the time.
It would be a lot easier if I could just flash the Gapps that I need.
Hmm, maybe I should just skip flashing gapps and install only the apks I need? Well, some ROM's (like Slim) require a modified google apps. So I'd rather just remove what I don't like.
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As enzyme said, all you have to do is open up the zip, delete what you don't want from /system/app, then zip it right back up and you have your own "custom" flashable gapps zip. Just have to remember to do that same patch each time a new gapps update is released. I personally remove GMail, calandar, contacts, and talk from my old phone that I let the kid use for games, so they don't screw it up.
And, FWIW, here's how those system apk filenames map to application names, so you know what's safe to delete:
Code:
$ for app in mnt/system/app/*apk; do printf "%30s : %s\n" "$(basename $app)" "$(aapt dump badging "$app"|grep label-en|cut -d: -f2)"; done
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk : 'Google Bookmarks Sync'
GenieWidget.apk : 'News & Weather'
Gmail.apk : 'Gmail'
GmsCore.apk : 'Google Play Services'
GoogleBackupTransport.apk : 'Google Backup Transport'
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk : 'Google Calendar Sync'
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk : 'Google Contacts Sync'
GoogleEars.apk : 'Sound Search for Google Play'
GoogleFeedback.apk : 'Market Feedback Agent'
GoogleLoginService.apk : 'Google Account Manager'
GooglePartnerSetup.apk : 'Google Partner Set Up'
GoogleServicesFramework.apk : 'Google Services Framework'
GoogleTTS.apk : 'Google Text-to-speech Engine'
LatinImeDictionaryPack.apk : 'Dictionary Provider'
MediaUploader.apk : 'Picasa Uploader'
NetworkLocation.apk : 'Network Location'
OneTimeInitializer.apk :
Phonesky.apk : 'Google Play Store'
QuickSearchBox.apk : 'Google Search'
SetupWizard.apk : 'Setup Wizard'
Talk.apk : 'Talk'
Talkback.apk : 'TalkBack'
VoiceSearchStub.apk :

Thanks guys, that's really helpful!
The one post I found on Google made it seem like it was impossible to add apk's to gapps. But it didn't talk about removing apk's.

CZ Eddie said:
Thanks guys, that's really helpful!
The one post I found on Google made it seem like it was impossible to add apk's to gapps. But it didn't talk about removing apk's.
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WOW, I have been looking for this fix for along time, it's on now, I got tired of deleting the damn things to, did not know this was possible. I agree, thanks guys, very useful information, big thanks to both.
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zmore said:
As enzyme said, all you have to do is open up the zip, delete what you don't want from /system/app, then zip it right back up and you have your own "custom" flashable gapps zip. Just have to remember to do that same patch each time a new gapps update is released. I personally remove GMail, calandar, contacts, and talk from my old phone that I let the kid use for games, so they don't screw it up.
And, FWIW, here's how those system apk filenames map to application names, so you know what's safe to delete:
Code:
$ for app in mnt/system/app/*apk; do printf "%30s : %s\n" "$(basename $app)" "$(aapt dump badging "$app"|grep label-en|cut -d: -f2)"; done
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk : 'Google Bookmarks Sync'
GenieWidget.apk : 'News & Weather'
Gmail.apk : 'Gmail'
GmsCore.apk : 'Google Play Services'
GoogleBackupTransport.apk : 'Google Backup Transport'
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk : 'Google Calendar Sync'
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk : 'Google Contacts Sync'
GoogleEars.apk : 'Sound Search for Google Play'
GoogleFeedback.apk : 'Market Feedback Agent'
GoogleLoginService.apk : 'Google Account Manager'
GooglePartnerSetup.apk : 'Google Partner Set Up'
GoogleServicesFramework.apk : 'Google Services Framework'
GoogleTTS.apk : 'Google Text-to-speech Engine'
LatinImeDictionaryPack.apk : 'Dictionary Provider'
MediaUploader.apk : 'Picasa Uploader'
NetworkLocation.apk : 'Network Location'
OneTimeInitializer.apk :
Phonesky.apk : 'Google Play Store'
QuickSearchBox.apk : 'Google Search'
SetupWizard.apk : 'Setup Wizard'
Talk.apk : 'Talk'
Talkback.apk : 'TalkBack'
VoiceSearchStub.apk :
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So am I to understand, just remove the line item completely?

Well, it's not working for me just yet (on justinbeam inverted GAPPS). But I might have screwed something up. I used TWRP to flash the new gapps that I had removed some APK's from and re-zipped. It just said "FAILED to install".
I'll try a couple more times.

Arghh, not working for me.
I can installed the unedited Justinbeam inverted gapps but not the one that I removed the email/talk apk's from. That one fails.
I'll probably try again sometime with the normal CM GAPPS and CWM.

Ya me too. I tried adding an apk and it fails. I was hoping to cut out a step I do when updating my ROM.

Why not use the aroma JusTunBean gapps? Let's you select which apps to install during flash. Also has options for inverted or standard.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747M

mymusicathome said:
Why not use the aroma JusTunBean gapps? Let's you select which apps to install during flash. Also has options for inverted or standard.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747M
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I've flashed several ROM's and get flakey results with JusTunBean too often, to really consider it to be reliable. I only use the standard 4.1 Gapps now.
The method I've ended up going with is to flash gapps.
Then I go into Titanium Backup and freeze all the Gapps apps (and other ROM related apps) that I don't use.
Then everytime I flash an updated ROM and flash Gapps again, Titanium remembers to freeze those apps. So I only have to do it that first time only.

Related

[Q] CM7 Google apps, whats optional?

I'm just wondering what each app in CM7's GAPPS.zip is optional.
here are the apps in GAPPS.zip and what I think they do. Can anyone tell me if there are any dependancies between them?
FOTAKill.apk ---What is this?
GenieWidget.apk --- I think this is the weather widget?
GoogleBackupTransport --- APK to send my installed programs list, contacts, and calander to google.
GoogleCalanderSyncAdapter.apk --- Needed to sync to google calander
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk --- Needed to sync google contacts
GoogleFeedback.apk --- Send your info to big brother
Googlepartnersetup.apk --- What is this?
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk --- That seach box widget
GoogleServicesFramework.apk --- What is this?
LatinInmeturtorial.apk --- what is this?
MarketUpdator.apk --- What is this?
MediaUploader.apk --- What is this?
NetworkLocation.apk --- I'm guessing sends your location to google?
OneTimeInitializer.apk --- What is this?
SetupWizard.apk --- The setup wizard. Is this NEEDED by anything else?
Talk.apk --- Talk to google search?
Vending.apk --- what is this?
Basically I want to know what a bunch of these are. And if I REALLY need them. All I really want is google to backup my my calander and contacts. But I don't know what any of that other stuff is or if I can just delete the APKs. But I don't know if there are any dependancies.

List of Applications (incomplete)

NOTE: These applications are for a different phone, however most of them match what's on the Optimus G and I just thought I'd throw it up here for everyone's knowledge.
WARNING, THIS LIST IS INCOMPLETE, AND I SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING YOU DO TO YOUR OWN DEVICE. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK
LG Optimus 4X HD - Remove unnecessary system apps
(taken from handy-faq.de and translated with google)
http://translate.google.com/transla...hd_unnoetige_system_apps_entfernen-print.html
(some apps may not be included in the Optimus G, this does not include any carrier specific apps afaik)
What are system apps:
These are pre-installed apps that you can not actually delete. Many system apps are unnecessary, reduce the battery life and speed of mobile phones and also consume additional RAM.
What is needed:
Root privileges for the LG Optimus 4X HD
Super Manager or ROOT Explorer
How do you delete the apps:
Can in Super Manager [before the Super Manager Settings Root hook] you comfortably APK Manager to uninstall the apps. It is automatically created at the int SD card to backup the uninstalled apps. Another option is to use a ROOT Explorer [eg ES File Explorer ]. To do so earlier in the ES File Explorer Settings / ROOT settings - "Include File System"> "Root Explorer" and can be activated. Navigated with the ES File Explorer on the star [Favorites] to phone / system / app. It is the most useful apps including [ the associated. ODEX file] not easy to delete, but to move to SD card into a backup folder. It is also possible Apps 'freeze', for example, Titanium Backup Pro or Super Manager Donation.
Important note:
As always, think before you act!
Yes - App can be removed, function no longer available
Caution - through third-party app or replace with restrictions
No - app must not be removed or unknown impact
Overview of system apps:
Code:
Name Erasable? Description
AppBox.apk Yes App Manager
ApplicationManager.apk Yes LG Task Manager
ApplicationsProvider.apk Caution Search suggestions generated by installed applications
BackupRestoreConfirmation Yes Required for backup
Bluetooth.apk No Required for Bluetooth
BluetoothService.apk No Required for Bluetooth
CalenderWidget.apk Yes LG calendar widget
CameraApp.apk Caution LG Camera
CameraTestApp.apk Caution LG Camera Review
Chrome.apk Yes Google Chrome Browser
CertInstaller.apk No Certificate Installer
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk Yes Chrome allows the browser on the PC to sync.
com.lge.shutdownmonitor.apk No Shutdown Monitor
DefaultContainerService.apk No Needed for application installer
DrmProvider.apk Caution Required for access to media with DRM
DrmService.apk Caution Required for access to media with DRM
EmailWidget.apk Yes LG EmailWidget
FaceLock.apk Yes Face Unlock
FavoriteContactsWidget.apk Yes Contact widget
Finance.apk Yes Financial News
FmRadio.apk Yes Radio
GalleryLG2.apk Caution Picture gallery
Gmail.apk Yes Gmail
GMS_Maps.apk Yes Google Maps
GoogleBackupTransport.apk Yes Google Backup Service
GoogleCalenderSyncAdapter.apk Caution Calendar synchronization
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk Caution Contact synchronization
GoogleFeedback.apk Caution FC Report
GoogleLoginService.apk Caution Google login service
GooglePartnerSetup.apk No unknown
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk Caution Search for contacts in the Wählapp
GoogleServiceFramework.apk No needed for Apps
GoogleTTS.apk Caution Google text-to-speech
HiddenMenu.apk Yes Service Menu
HiddenSIMUnlockManu.apk Yes belongs to hiddenmenu
HomeSelector.apk Yes Launcher / home screen switch
HTMLViewer.apk Caution Web Document Viewer
ImageUpdater.apk No unknown
KeyChain.apk No unknown
LGAlarmClock.apk Caution Alarm clock
LGCalculator.apk Yes Pocket calculator
LGCalendar.apk Caution Calendar
LGCalendarProvider.apk Caution Calendar synchronization
LGContacts3.apk Caution Contacts
LGCbReceiver.apk Yes Cell info messages
LGBrowser.apk Caution LG Browser
LGDefaultAccount.apk No unknown
LGDownloadProvider.apk No Remove caused FCs with Market and other apps
LGDrm.apk No unknown
LGEIME.apk Caution LG keyboard
LGEmail.apk Yes LG Email app
lgercui.apk Yes Remote Call Service
LGFotaClient.apk Yes Firmware update Over-The-Air
LGHome3_Theme_Biz.apk Yes BIS Theme
LGHome3_Theme_Cozywall.apk Yes Cozywall theme
LGHome3_Theme_Marshmallow.apk Yes Marshmallow Theme
LGHome3.apk Caution LG launcher / home screen
LGInstallService.apk No unknown
LGMms.apk Caution SMS / MMS
LGOnScreenPhone.apk Yes LG On-Screen Phone
LGPhone_2c.apk No Phone App
LGSettings.apk No Setting menu
LGSettingsProvider.apk No Synchronization setting
LGSetupWizard.apk Yes LG Setup Wizard can be removed after setting
LGSystemServer.apk No unknown
LGTelephonyProvider.apk No Telefon-/SMS/MMS and APN memory
LinkBackup.apk Yes Required for backup
LinkCompanion.apk Caution PC Suite Service
LockScreen.apk No LG Lockscreen
LockScreenSettings.apk No Lockscreen Settings
LocMgrPD.apk No unknown
LocMgrProvider.apk No unknown
LocMgrPT.apk No unknown
LogService.apk No unknown
MediaHome_X3.apk Yes Media Home
MediaProvider.apk No Required for access to all media, including ringtones
MemoWidget.apk Yes Memo Widget
MLT.apk No unknown
MusicFX.apk No unknown
MusicPlayer.apk Caution Music Player
MusicWidget.apk Yes Music Player Widget
NativeLiveWallpapersPicker.apk Caution Select Live Wallpaper
NetworkLocation.apk No for location-based services
News.apk Yes News App
Nfc.apk Caution NFC Near Field Communication
NfcTagPlus.apk Caution NFC tag app
PackageInstaller.apk No required to run (play goals) Apps
PartnerBookmarksProvider.apk No unknown
PCSyncUI.apk No PC Suite UI
Phonesky.apk Caution Google Play Store
PlusOne.apk Yes Google+
QuickClip.apk Caution Quick Memo
RichNote.apk Yes Notes
rspermlge.apk Caution LG Remote Support Service
SetupWizard.apk Caution Google Setup Wizard can be removed after setting
SharedStorageBackup.apk Yes Required for backup
Stk.apk Yes SIM toolkit can also be used with some providers (eg o2 Homezone service)
SmartShare.apk Yes SmartShare DLNA
SNS.apk Yes Social [Facebook, Twitter]
StreamingPlayer.apk Yes Streaming Player
Street.apk Yes Google Street View
SystemBackupService.apk Yes Required for backup
SystemUI.apk No Android UI
Tag_na.apk Yes TagViewer
Talk.apk Yes Google Talk
UserDictionaryProvider.apk Caution User dictionary for keyboard
VideoPlayer_X3.apk Yes Video player
VoiceRecorder.apk Yes Voice memo
VoiceSearch.apk Caution Voice Search
VpnDialogs.apk Caution Is used for VPN connection
WapService.apk Caution WAP service
WeatherWidget.apk Yes LG weather widget
YouTube.apk Yes Youtube
hello! You may send me, ChromeWithBrowser.apk and ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk with the respectives .odex files. I lost them and I can not synchronize my google boobkmarks. thanks!

[GAPPS] Light for android 4.4.x (ART compatible) and [GAPPS] Light for android 4.3

Google Apps Light for android 4.4.x
(Just enough to keep things running !!!)
(ART compatible)
Just GoogleSearch replace AOSP SearchBar to take advantage of the vocal search
This GApps contain
- Facelock
- Google Cloud print
- Google Search
- Playstore
- Sync Appli
- Sync Bookmarks
- Sync Calendar
- Sync Contact
- Sync Wifi Security Key
- Talkback
and Coreapps for start config and general functioning
Information about apk on this GApps
Sync Bookmarks
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk
Google Cloud print
CloudPrint2.apk
Sync Wifi Security Key
ConfigUpdater.apk
Face Unlock
FaceLock.apk
Google Play Services
GmsCore.apk
Handles backup of settings
GoogleBackupTransport.apk
Sync Calendar
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
Sync Contacts
GoogleContactSyncAdapter.apk
ForceClose reporting
GoogleFeedback.apk
Google login system
GoogleLoginService.apk
In App purchases
GooglePartnerSetup.apk
Provides account / login information to Google Apps
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
Google Play Store
Phonesky.apk
Setup Wizard when you first use your phone
SetupWizard.apk
Speech synthesis
talkback.apk
Google Search
Velvet.apk
deleted after update ROM
GoogleOneTimeInitializer.apk
Information about libraries
GmsCore.apk
libAppDataSearch.so
libgames_rtmp_jni.so
Added by google in V.4.2.42 (1013934-034):
libgcastv2_base.so
libgcastv2_support.so
libjgcastservice.so
Added by google in V.4.4.52 (1174655-034):
libocrclient.so
Added by google in V.5.0.84 (1259630-034):
libconscrypt_gmscore_jni.so
libgmscore.so
Added by google in V.6.1.83 (1522025-034):
libWhisper.so
Velvet.apk
libgoogle_recognizer_jni_l.so
libvcdecoder_jni.so
Added by google in V.3.2.17.1009776.arm:
libmicro_hotword_jni.so
Added by google in V.3.6.15.1496928.arm:
libgoogle_hotword_jni.so
FaceLock.apk
libfacelock_jni.so
Installation:
Just flash it through recovery, TWRP or CWM doesn't matter
Download link
http://d-h.st/yIZ
Changelog
06/11/2014
Updated Phonesky.apk [Google Play Store 5.0.31]
Updated Velvet.apk [Google Search 3.6.15.1496928.arm]
Updated GmsCore.apk [Google Play Services 6.1.88(1557022-034)]
Updated talkback.apk [TalkBack 3.5.2]
09/09/2014
Updated Phonesky.apk [Google Play Store 4.9.13]
Updated Velvet.apk [Google Search 3.6.14.1337016.arm]
31/07/2014
Updated GmsCore.apk [Service Google Play 5.0.89(1307510-034)]
17/07/2014
Updated Velvet.apk [Google Search 3.5.16.1262550.arm]
Updated Phonesky.apk [Google Play Store 4.8.22]
03/07/2014
Updated Core Apps on v4.4.4
Updated GmsCore.apk [Service Google Play 5.0.84(1259630-034)]
Updated Velvet.apk [Google Search 3.5.15.1254529.arm]
12/06/2014
Updated GApps for compatibility with Android 4.4.3 and more,
redid the GApps with cyanogenmod GApps 20140606
+
updated GmsCore.apk [Service Google Play 4.4.52(1174655-034)]
updated Velvet.apk [Google Search 3.4.16.1149292.arm]
and updated Phonesky.apk [Google Play Store 4.8.20]
30/04/2014
Updated GmsCore.apk [Google Play Services 4.3.25 (1117461-034)]
Updated Velvet.apk [Google Search 3.4.15.1143430.arm]
Updated Phonesky.apk [Google Play Store 4.6.17]
02/03/2014
Updated GmsCore.apk [Google Play Services 4.2.43 (1035512-034)]
13/02/2014
Updated GmsCore.apk [Google Play Services 4.2.42 (1013934-034)]
and edited file 70-GApps.sh for the delete GoogleOneTimeInitializer.apk after next update of the ROM.
07/02/2014
Updated Velvet.apk [Google Search 3.2.17.1009776.arm]
31/01/2014
I redid the GApps using the basis of GApps kk January and simplify updater-script
hoping to solve the problem "error 7" among some
25/01/2014
Updated Phonesky.apk [Google Play Store 4.5.10]
19/01/2014
Updated GmsCore.apk [Google Play Services 4.1.32 (978161-34)]
zip size reduction
13/01/2014
first release
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Google Apps Light for android 4.3.x
(Just enough to keep things running !!!)
Just GoogleSearch replace AOSP SearchBar to take advantage of the vocal search
This GApps contain
- Facelock
- Google Search
- Playstore
- Sync Appli
- Sync Bookmarks
- Sync Calendar
- Sync Contact
- Sync Wifi Security Key
- Talkback
and Coreapps for start config and general functioning
Information about apk on this GApps
Sync Bookmarks
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk
Google Cloud print
CloudPrint2.apk
Sync Wifi Security Key
ConfigUpdater.apk
Face Unlock
FaceLock.apk
Google Play Services
GmsCore.apk
Handles backup of settings
GoogleBackupTransport.apk
Sync Calendar
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
Sync Contacts
GoogleContactSyncAdapter.apk
ForceClose reporting
GoogleFeedback.apk
Google login system
GoogleLoginService.apk
In App purchases
GooglePartnerSetup.apk
Provides account / login information to Google Apps
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
Google Play Store
Phonesky.apk
Setup Wizard when you first use your phone
SetupWizard.apk
Speech synthesis
talkback.apk
Google Search
Velvet.apk
deleted after update ROM
GoogleOneTimeInitializer.apk
Information about libraries
GmsCore.apk
libAppDataSearch.so
libgames_rtmp_jni.so
libgcastv2_base.so
libgcastv2_support.so
libjgcastservice.so
QuickSearchBox.apk
libgoogle_recognizer_jni_l.so
libvcdecoder_jni.so
libmicro_hotword_jni.so
Installation:
Just flash it through recovery, TWRP or CWM doesn't matter
Download link
http://d-h.st/j20
Changelog
05/03/2014
first release
Thank to BaNkS for AOSP Browser Sync compatible ART and Google Cloud Print
Thank to SlurmsMcKenzie for more detail of ".apk" core
Thank to CyanogenMod for GApps​
Error Status 07
On CyanogenMod no problems, What is your ROM?
You did a clean install?
I could be back on different ROM 4.4 ?
They should work on all
From the previous post I tested:
- full wipe, install CM11.0 and GApps light, dalvik and ART works
- full wipe, install AOKP 4.4.2 and GApps light, dalvik and ART works
- full wipe, install Carbon 4.4.2 and GApps light, dalvik and ART works
Fred6681 said:
On CyanogenMod no problems, What is your ROM?
You did a clean install?
I could be back on different ROM 4.4 ?
They should work on all
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Cm11 from maclaw and yes clean install... i tried two times but got same erorr, will try again later may b need to edit updater script.
Downloaded again can be.
I tested several days before putting it on xda, and I have not had a problem
Update:
I updated GmsCore and reduces the size of a zip
Thanks for it. I was searching a slim KitKat gapps like that.
Update:
I updated PlayStore
Errors on installation.
Installing Files...
Cleaning up and setting metadata...
set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed
E: Error in /external_sd/ROMs/GApps_Light_4.4.2_signed.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Tried installing on clean installation of CM 11 from Maclaw Studio
johnporter29 said:
Errors on installation.
Installing Files...
Cleaning up and setting metadata...
set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed
E: Error in /external_sd/ROMs/GApps_Light_4.4.2_signed.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Tried installing on clean installation of CM 11 from Maclaw Studio
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no problem here, try to redownload
was12 said:
no problem here, try to redownload
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Maybe try it again next time I reflash, installed GApps from Maclaw's website in the meantime.
Can i flash it with kk 4.4.2 maclaw cyan 11 ?
If you get set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed error message while flashing this Gapps, thats okay.
I've got it too, but if you look carefully(in TWRP), you'll see, that the script places the files in system/app, but after that, something is going wrong.
If you restart your phone, the Gapps will be installed. I've just installed it this morning
not compatible with some roms as the 4.4.2 kitkat version of RR
also with dorimanx kernel not compatible
hunprofi said:
If you get set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed error message while flashing this Gapps, thats okay.
I've got it too, but if you look carefully(in TWRP), you'll see, that the script places the files in system/app, but after that, something is going wrong.
If you restart your phone, the Gapps will be installed. I've just installed it this morning
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Apparently update-binary is the problem, although some recovery was used.
This is one GApps was built from a GApps kk November 2013, I will repeat those in this month, see if it fixes this problem.
aboalghool said:
not compatible with some roms as the 4.4.2 kitkat version of RR
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yes, it says in the title.
As I said before I tested CM11, Carbon and AOKP just on S3 Mini.
For other phone or Rom, I have not tested
I've tried to flash this, and the official Gapps too, after a full-wipe, both of the flashes ended up with the error mentioned above, but in both cases the flash was "successful".
Ps: the official Gapps i've tried was the latest one, 20140105.
Fred6681 said:
yes, it says in the title.
As I said before I tested CM11, Carbon and AOKP just on S3 Mini.
For other phone or Rom, I have not tested
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im just stating out to show that it is incompatible
Please, could someone tell me if the problem "error 7" that some has disappeared with this one --> http://d-h.st/N2v ?

[SHARE] Extra Small GApps for [4.4][4.3][4.2.2][4.1.2][4.0.4] + Black Multi DPI

This is a valuable thread I found sometime back and been using with every rom I flash & keep.
Give it a try, confirmed working perfectly with all Xperias with appropriate Android version.
★★★ [YourZgapps] Extra Small GApps package ~8-14MB ★★★
Idea of this package is minimal memory usage which leads to a better battery life and provide less but the essential GApps
✔ List of included files:
- GmsCore.apk [4.3|4.2.2]
- GoogleBackupTransport.apk
- GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
- GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
- GoogleFeedback.apk
- GoogleLoginService.apk
- GooglePartnerSetup.apk
- GoogleServicesFramework.apk
- NetworkLocation.apk
- Phonesky.apk
- SetupWizard.apk
NOTE: Flashing YourZgapps will remove all standard GApps .apk files from /system/app and then install the new ones!
Explained function for most of the APKs:
- ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk --- Sync Chrome bookmarks
- ConfigUpdater.apk --- ?
- GenieWidget.apk --- News&Weather
- GmsCore.apk --- Google Play Services
- GoogleBackupTransport.apk --- Handles backup of settings
- GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk --- Sync Google Calendar
- GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk --- Sync Google Contacts
- GoogleFeedback.apk --- Reporting fcs
- GoogleLoginService.apk --- Google login system
- GooglePartnerSetup.apk --- ? Probably in app purchases
- GoogleServicesFramework.apk --- Google login system
- GoogleTTS.apk --- Text to speech
- LatinImeDictionaryPack.apk --- Dictionary provider
- MediaUploader.apk --- Picasa Uploader
- NetworkLocation.apk --- Provides location through towers
- OneTimeInitializer.apk --- ? Should allow which GApps to install
- Phonesky.apk --- Google Play Store
- QuickSearchBox.apk --- Search box widget
- SetupWizard.apk --- Wizard to setup Google Account after clean ROM install
- Talk.apk --- Google Talk
- Talkback.apk --- Accessibility Service that helps blind and vision-impaired users interact with their devices more easily
- VoiceSearchStub.apk --- Voice search
? How to install:
After installing your favorite ROM, follow the steps below to install YourZgapps...
1) Copy YourZgapps zip to sdcard
2) Boot into recovery
3) Wipe cache/dalvik
4) Flash YourZgapps zip from sdcard*
5) Wipe cache/dalvik
6) Reboot system and enjoy!
? How to add back removed APKs:
1) Download it from downloads folder
2) Copy it to /system/app/
3) Check if permissions are rw- r- r- (if not, set them like that)
4) Reboot​
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Downloads: Please visit the original thread here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240652​
Credits: All the credit goes to @ZordanKV & @MyLifeRocks10​I'm just sharing their valuable work​
Screenshot please
Envoyé de mon Xperia S en utilisant Tapatalk
NYGGAZ said:
Screenshot please
Envoyé de mon Xperia S en utilisant Tapatalk
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Same as on the newest screenshots of the Play store mate. This includes only the essential core files.
Ok
Envoyé de mon Xperia S en utilisant Tapatalk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240652
Give Credit
compatible?
it works with opensemc KK beta 3?
Should work on any device with appropriate Android version!
424aca said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240652
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I cannot understand what was the point of giving the same link again & again mate. :victory:
As I stated the link & said all the credit should go to ZordanKV, true. And I got his permission to share this also.

[Q] Damn Bloatwares! Which uninstall?

Well, i've rooted my Galaxy Fame Duos some days ago, and a wanna know: Wich bloatwares i can remove without 'bricking" my cellphone??
Deleting Apps
Teluria said:
Well, i've rooted my Galaxy Fame Duos some days ago, and a wanna know: Wich bloatwares i can remove without 'bricking" my cellphone??
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It depends on which APK's you use E.g. Calender, Samsung account etc but I will try and write up a list of "safe to remove" APK's.
I know this answer wont be much help! But give me a bit of time and will get that posted.
It is easier for me to write down what is left on my system
So, here it is. Every other .apk and it's appropriate lib has been removed from my system folder. I have also deleted kies folder from system/etc and samsung tts folder from system/tts. The only thing that is broken is settings/about device/ system updates, if you try to open it settings will force close. That is not an issue for me as we are never going to get any updates. Some of the apps below can also be deleted (such as the calendar, clock widgets, wallpapers, fm radio etc.) according to the users preferences. Also, don't forget to replace the crucial apps you removed, like in my case TouchWiz Launcher and Keyboard, with the alternative ones. I have not removed gapps completely, just the apks, so I could easily put them back if I need to (I only need play store from time to time, and the phone runs pretty smooth and fast without them).
List:
Code:
AnalogClockSimple.apk
AutoPreconfig.apk
BadgeProvider.apk
BluetoothAvrcp.apk
BluetoothMap.apk
CertInstaller.apk
ClipboardSaveService.apk
ContextProvider.apk
CSC.apk
DefaultContainerService.apk
DrmProvider.apk
DualClockAnalog.apk
FallingLights.apk
FmRadio.apk
GoogleLoginService.apk (this is needed for the first boot, I deleted it after)
GoogleServicesFramework.apk (this is needed for the first boot, I deleted it after)
GoogleTTS.apk
InputDevices.apk
JobManage.apk
LogsProvider.apk
MusicPlayer.apk
Nfc.apk
OmaCP.apk
OmaDrmPopup.apk
PackageInstaller.apk
PCWClients.apk
Personalization.apk
PopupuiReceiver.apk
Preconfig.apk
PreloadInstaller.apk
SamsungCamera.apk
SecBluetooth.apk
SecCalculator2.apk
SecCalendar.apk
SecCalendarProvider.apk
SecContacts.apk
SecContactsProvider.apk
SecDownloadProvider.apk
SecDownloadProviderUI.apk
SecGallery2.apk
SecHTMLViewer,apk
SecLiveWallpapersPicker.apk
SecMediaProvider.apk
SecMmsMultiSIM.apk
SecOmaDownloadProvider.apk
SecPhoneMultiSIM.apk
SecSettingsProvider.apk
SecSetupWizard.apk (this is needed for the first boot, I deleted it after)
SecTelephonyProvider.apk
SecurityProvider.apk
SecWallpaperChoser.apk
SetupWizard.apk (this is needed for the first boot, I deleted it after)
SimServicePermission.apk
SmartCardService,apk
SPlannerAppWidget.apk
SystemUI.apk
Tag.apk
TasksProvider.apk
TrimApp_phone.apk
TwDVFSApp.apk
VideoPlayer.apk
VoiceRecorder.apk
Regards
didije said:
It is easier for me to write down what is left on my system
So, here it is. Every other .apk and it's appropriate lib has been removed from my system folder. I have also deleted kies folder from system/etc and samsung tts folder from system/tts. The only thing that is broken is settings/about device/ system updates, if you try to open it settings will force close. That is not an issue for me as we are never going to get any updates. Some of the apps below can also be deleted (such as the calendar, clock widgets, wallpapers, fm radio etc.) according to the users preferences. Also, don't forget to replace the crucial apps you removed, like in my case TouchWiz Launcher and Keyboard, with the alternative ones. I have not removed gapps completely, just the apks, so I could easily put them back if I need to (I only need play store from time to time, and the phone runs pretty smooth and fast without them).
List:
Code:
AnalogClockSimple.apk
AutoPreconfig.apk
BadgeProvider.apk
BluetoothAvrcp.apk
BluetoothMap.apk
CertInstaller.apk
ClipboardSaveService.apk
ContextProvider.apk
CSC.apk
DefaultContainerService.apk
DrmProvider.apk
DualClockAnalog.apk
FallingLights.apk
FmRadio.apk
GoogleLoginService.apk (this is needed for the first boot, I deleted it after)
GoogleServicesFramework.apk (this is needed for the first boot, I deleted it after)
GoogleTTS.apk
InputDevices.apk
JobManage.apk
LogsProvider.apk
MusicPlayer.apk
Nfc.apk
OmaCP.apk
OmaDrmPopup.apk
PackageInstaller.apk
PCWClients.apk
Personalization.apk
PopupuiReceiver.apk
Preconfig.apk
PreloadInstaller.apk
SamsungCamera.apk
SecBluetooth.apk
SecCalculator2.apk
SecCalendar.apk
SecCalendarProvider.apk
SecContacts.apk
SecContactsProvider.apk
SecDownloadProvider.apk
SecDownloadProviderUI.apk
SecGallery2.apk
SecHTMLViewer,apk
SecLiveWallpapersPicker.apk
SecMediaProvider.apk
SecMmsMultiSIM.apk
SecOmaDownloadProvider.apk
SecPhoneMultiSIM.apk
SecSettingsProvider.apk
SecSetupWizard.apk (this is needed for the first boot, I deleted it after)
SecTelephonyProvider.apk
SecurityProvider.apk
SecWallpaperChoser.apk
SetupWizard.apk (this is needed for the first boot, I deleted it after)
SimServicePermission.apk
SmartCardService,apk
SPlannerAppWidget.apk
SystemUI.apk
Tag.apk
TasksProvider.apk
TrimApp_phone.apk
TwDVFSApp.apk
VideoPlayer.apk
VoiceRecorder.apk
Regards
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So, you mean you uninstall SystemUI.apk?
I've tried to uninstalled my bloatwares by your list, but it went wrong..
especially when I uninstalled SystemUI.apk
luckily I have my backup
please enlighten me
cheers
That is a list of what he left on his mobile. You should uninstall anything that is NOT on the list.
MegaBoyX9 said:
That is a list of what he left on his mobile. You should uninstall anything that is NOT on the list.
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Wow, thanks..
it seems i led myself into wrong direction..
btw, what apps do you recommend to uninstall/delete those bloatwares?
cheers,,
Motochopper did not root my device, superuser app installed but it's not rooted, lol, now i hate my fame
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midoen said:
Wow, thanks..
it seems i led myself into wrong direction..
btw, what apps do you recommend to uninstall/delete those bloatwares?
cheers,,
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No-one can tell you this. You are the only one who knows your own preferences
adipabeta said:
Motochopper did not root my device, superuser app installed but it's not rooted, lol, now i hate my fame
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Uninstall superuser and do the motochoper thingy again. Update suoeruser from playstore, open it and update su. And stop spaming.
ahahaha.. i understand..
i can't thank you enough,,
midoen said:
ahahaha.. i understand..
i can't thank you enough,,
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Try this.
Finally, I've tried to delete those bloatwares according to the reference above, I mean, you know, I left listed bloatwares on my phone.. and it really is surprisingly amazing..
no lag, more responsive, etc..
however (there's a however), I have this LINE app, I'm sure most of you know it, it wouldn't work anymore.. when I open the app, it just blackscreen and return to homescreen, or shows pop up that says "unfortunately LINE has stopped responding; wait ok" something like that..
what to do?
thank you in advance,,
cheers..
update: now, even google play won't work..
midoen said:
Finally, I've tried to delete those bloatwares according to the reference above, I mean, you know, I left listed bloatwares on my phone.. and it really is surprisingly amazing..
no lag, more responsive, etc..
however (there's a however), I have this LINE app, I'm sure most of you know it, it wouldn't work anymore.. when I open the app, it just blackscreen and return to homescreen, or shows pop up that says "unfortunately LINE has stopped responding; wait ok" something like that..
what to do?
thank you in advance,,
cheers..
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Agan midoen
Here is a list of my systemapp that left on my device
Off topic agan midoen, i bought another fame and still unable to install cwm, even the final version --"
Okay
if someone know that one or two of them can be safely removed please tell me
1. accuweather***can be removed but i like it
2. certinstaller
3. vending***i push the one from userapp to systemapp using link2sd
4. gms***i push the one from userapp to systemapp using link2sd
5. csc
6. defaultcontainerservice
7. googlebackuptransport
8. googlecalendarsyncadapter
9. googlecontactsyncadapter
10. googlefeedback
11. googleloginservice
12. googlepartnertsetup
13. googleserviceframework
14. jobmanager
15. logsprovider
16. mtpapplication
17. omacp
18. packageinstaller
19. samsungcamera***i like it
20. samsungime***i like it
21. secbluetooth
22. seccalculator***i like it
23. seccalendarprovider
24. seccontacts
25. seccontactsprovider
26. secdownloadprovider
27. secdownloadproviderui
28. secemail***i like it
29. secfileshareclient
30. secfileshareserver
31. seclauncher2
32 secmediaprovider
33. secmemo***this one also i like it
34. secmmsmultisim
35. secphonemultisim
36. secsettings
37. secsettingsprovider
38. secsetupwizard
39. sectelephonyprovidermultisim
40. secwallpaperchooser***i like stock
41. setupwizard
42. systemui
42 twdvfsapp
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midoen said:
Finally, I've tried to delete those bloatwares according to the reference above, I mean, you know, I left listed bloatwares on my phone.. and it really is surprisingly amazing..
no lag, more responsive, etc..
however (there's a however), I have this LINE app, I'm sure most of you know it, it wouldn't work anymore.. when I open the app, it just blackscreen and return to homescreen, or shows pop up that says "unfortunately LINE has stopped responding; wait ok" something like that..
what to do?
thank you in advance,,
cheers..
update: now, even google play won't work..
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Just tried it. LINE works great without Gapps. Even tested Google Play. Google Play works when I push Phonesky.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk and GoogleServicesFramework.apk back to system folder. You must have done something wrong when removing bloatware.
didije said:
Just tried it. LINE works great without Gapps. Even tested Google Play. Google Play works when I push Phonesky.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk and GoogleServicesFramework.apk back to system folder. You must have done something wrong when removing bloatware.
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I see,, I might be done something wrong, that's why I asked your recommendation for the app the other day..
ahahaha,, anyway, thanks for your reply.. I'll report as soon as I've tried it..
cheers,,
Well,, I tried last night
Here's what I left on my fame;
Code:
AccuweatherDaemon.apk
AccuweatherWidget.apk
AccuweatherWidget_Main.apk
AwesomeBEATS.apk
BadgeProvider.apk
BluetoothAvrcp.apk
BluetoothMap.apk
CertInstaller.apk
ClipboardSaveService.apk
ClockPackage.apk
ContextProvider.apk
CSC.apk
DefaultContainerService.apk
DrmProvider.apk
Dropbox.apk
DropboxOOBE.apk
FmRadio.apk
GoogleBackupTransport.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleFeedback.apk
GoogleLoginService.apk
GooglePartnerSetup.apk
GoogleServicesFramework.apk
GoogleTTS.apk
InputDevices.apk
JobManager.apk
Keystring_DFT.apk
LogsProvider.apk
MobileTrackerEngineTwo.apk
MtpApplication.apk
OmaCP.apk
OmaDrmPopup.apk
PackageInstaller.apk
PCWClientS.apk
Personalization.apk
Phonesky.apk
PopupuiReceiver.apk
Preconfig.apk
PreloadInstaller.apk
SamsungCamera.apk
SecBluetooth.apk
SecCalculator2.apk
SecCalendar.apk
SecCalendarProvider.apk
SecContacts.apk
SecContactsProvider.apk
SecDownloadProvider.apk
SecDownloadProviderUi.apk
SecGallery2.apk
SecHTMLViewer.apk
SecMediaProvider.apk
SecMemo.apk
SecMmsMultiSIM.apk
SecOmaDownloadProvider.apk
SecPhoneMultiSIM.apk
SecSettings.apk
SecSettingsProvider.apk
SecSetupWizard.apk
SecTelephonyProviderMultiSIM.apk
SecurityProvider.apk
SecWallpaperChooser.apk
serviceModeApp.apk
SetupWizard.apk
SmartcardService.apk
SPlannerAppWidget.apk
Superuser.apk
SystemUI.apk
TasksProvider.apk
TwDVFSApp.apk
UserDictionaryProvider.apk
VoiceRecorder.apk
thanks to all the reference above,, but still, I can't get playstore to works..
as you can see on my list, I have Phonesky.apk, GoogleLoginService.apk and GoogleServicesFramework.apk on it..
what to do?
cheers,,
You could try to leave Google Play Services as well. I cannot remember the exact name of the .apk file it is something GMSCore.... They automatically install on my phone when I start Play Store.. Maybe that is the issue. Also, try clearing the framework and play store data and then reboot your device.
i just unnistall some samsung app and make my device smoother

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