[Q] Unable to remove programs, Rooted & Unlocked - LG Optimus G (International)

I have rooted my phone using the Vietnamese method, not Bin4ry's, and I have successfully unlocked the phone using Freegee. I downloaded Root Browser Lite and began trying to uninstall some of the bloatware I'll never use, but have found I cannot uninstall anything other than apps I installed myself. I have things running properly that require root, i.e. AdFree, but I noticed that RB Lite did not request root permission when I opened it up and tried uninstalling apps. I've uninstalled and reinstalled RB Lite a couple times, hasn't fixed anything. Am I doing something wrong? I am new to this game, having only one phone prior that I rooted/unlocked and messed with ROMs on, but I never had a single issue removing apps off my Evo 4G. Any help is welcome and appreciated! If you need more details, let me know. Thanks guys!

Does the RB Lite supports the required features?
Cause the Root Explorer, for example, doesnt provide them in light version.

It claims to. In the description: Batch copy/paste, zip, tar, delete, move any file or folder. When I ran FreeGee, I didn't get any errors, and CWM seems to be working fine. And again, apps that require root, i.e. AdFree are working correctly. I don't know, maybe I'll throw down the $3.99 for Root Explorer and see if that works...
Tim4 said:
Does the RB Lite supports the required features?
Cause the Root Explorer, for example, doesnt provide them in light version.
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Problem solved.

latrotoxin1986 said:
Problem solved.
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Care to elaborate? May be helpful to others.

RB Lite was the issue. Downloaded File Explorer, which if you intend to use on a rooted phone, makes you download some extra files from the app store. This program is free and seems to work well enough, though my goal is simply debloating the phone. Anyways, silly error on many part.
chevro1et said:
Care to elaborate? May be helpful to others.
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[Fix]Unknown error code during application install: "-24"

I don't know the cause. I have noticed that it has happened on different devices, there have been assumptions if it's because of a specific kernel or rom, although it may be, I beg to differ. I feel it is happening during the Android Upgrading Apps # of # process.
I noticed that this error pops up on most of the apps that I had installed, but are not there after my update. So far with me, it happened only to my paid apps, but not all of them.
When the app disappears, android thinks it's missing, but some files think it is still installed.
Regularly when you install an app over itself, there is a notice telling you that the application info will remain. That's where the problem lies once an app mysteriously disappears. Because part of it is still installed.
Go to
/data/data/
and search for your
com.application-address.whatever-it-may-be
Some of them you can tell what they are just by the names, the others, google-em.
If you wish to keep the information that it contains for the app, I recommend making a copy of it first.:good:
Delete it
Install the application, it'll work, trust me. :fingers-crossed:
Now replace it with your copy.
Done.
Stop factoring resetting if you don't want to. Of course, if you have a lot missing, it might be better. :crying:
If someone can automate this process by making something check the com.address to installed apps, that would be awesome. :highfive:
This totally worked. Thanks bro!
I was setting up my Nexus 4, and this was Tune In Radio Pro was the last app and wouldn't install, I kept getting that stupid -24 error.
Saved me from doing a factory reset!
Works!
Qewbicle said:
I don't know the cause. I have noticed that it has happened on different devices, there have been assumptions if it's because of a specific kernel or rom, although it may be, I beg to differ. I feel it is happening during the Android Upgrading Apps # of # process.
I noticed that this error pops up on most of the apps that I had installed, but are not there after my update. So far with me, it happened only to my paid apps, but not all of them.
When the app disappears, android thinks it's missing, but some files think it is still installed.
Regularly when you install an app over itself, there is a notice telling you that the application info will remain. That's where the problem lies once an app mysteriously disappears. Because part of it is still installed.
Go to
/data/data/
and search for your
com.application-address.whatever-it-may-be
Some of them you can tell what they are just by the names, the others, google-em.
If you wish to keep the information that it contains for the app, I recommend making a copy of it first.:good:
Delete it
Install the application, it'll work, trust me. :fingers-crossed:
Now replace it with your copy.
Done.
Stop factoring resetting if you don't want to. Of course, if you have a lot missing, it might be better. :crying:
If someone can automate this process by making something check the com.address to installed apps, that would be awesome. :highfive:
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Didn't work for me. I'm using the Skyrocket CM 10 and gapps didn't flash youtube, maps, or gmail. I searched the phone directory and deleted each file. I still get the same error. Should I reflash gapps?
Thanks
maxlax1592 said:
Didn't work for me. I'm using the Skyrocket CM 10 and gapps didn't flash youtube, maps, or gmail. I searched the phone directory and deleted each file. I still get the same error. Should I reflash gapps?
Thanks
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are you looking in /sdcard/data/data or /sdcard/android/data?
jurassic512 said:
are you looking in /sdcard/data/data or /sdcard/android/data?
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exactly how do i go about getting to the data/data on my phone? i'm stuck there... thanks
It didn't work for me. =( I'm trying to install an app I used to have before. I don't have it anymore and was trying to reinstall it.
Great!
Thanks
Stuck
jurassic512 said:
are you looking in /sdcard/data/data or /sdcard/android/data?
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mr-dunbar said:
exactly how do i go about getting to the data/data on my phone? i'm stuck there... thanks
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I'm also stuck. I was able to go to sdcard/data, but there is no second /data folder.
I have this issue with Swiftkey and there is no 'data/data/' folder, checked both root and sdcard and hidden files are shown ...
Edit: Configured ES File Explorer to mount partition as writable and gave root access -> files were there now and deleting the one with Swiftkey solved my problem.
Thx
Working!
Thanx, it worked for me too!
I am on X8 with CM10 from NaA!!
goldenninja said:
I'm also stuck. I was able to go to sdcard/data, but there is no second /data folder.
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Anyone one you know anything about android..!?!?!?!
U need to root first...!!!
Worked for me as well.
You need to use something like ES File Browser with Root access to get to /Data/Data
I'm running into this issue with a bunch of apps that got lost when flashing a newer CM10.1 nightly. I can't access those folders in data/data since ES File Manager is one of the apps that gets this error!
Is there any other way to fix this? I can't install anything, not even Chrome :crying:
It's worked for me, too!
Someone maybe didn't understand the meaning of the thread creater. You must have the root access. Then, open Root Explore and go to "data/data" NOT "sdcard/data/data"
SlimAndwios said:
It's worked for me, too!
Someone maybe didn't understand the meaning of the thread creater. You must have the root access. Then, open Root Explore and go to "data/data" NOT "sdcard/data/data"
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Yeah, that's awesome, but how do you expect to get to that folder without a file explorer? because you cannot install one.....
Thx mate, perfect!
Qewbicle said:
I don't know the cause. I have noticed that it has happened on different devices, there have been assumptions if it's because of a specific kernel or rom, although it may be, I beg to differ. I feel it is happening during the Android Upgrading Apps # of # process.
I noticed that this error pops up on most of the apps that I had installed, but are not there after my update. So far with me, it happened only to my paid apps, but not all of them.
When the app disappears, android thinks it's missing, but some files think it is still installed.
Regularly when you install an app over itself, there is a notice telling you that the application info will remain. That's where the problem lies once an app mysteriously disappears. Because part of it is still installed.
Go to
/data/data/
and search for your
com.application-address.whatever-it-may-be
:highfive:
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Figure it out?
gastonw said:
Yeah, that's awesome, but how do you expect to get to that folder without a file explorer? because you cannot install one.....
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I've got the same problem. Root explorer is one of the apps I didn't get back and ES won't give me access to data/data, and I am rooted BTW
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tt100b said:
I've got the same problem. Root explorer is one of the apps I didn't get back and ES won't give me access to data/data, and I am rooted BTW
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In case it might help someone else I thought I'd pass along what I just did to fix the problem. I booted into recovery and found the com.speed.... file for root explorer that way and deleted it and then rebooted. I then was able to load and install root explorer from the play store and now I can sit back and delete all the rest of the apps that won't install correctly...
I guess I could have done it from recovery also but I forgot to write them all down before I rebooted!
Qewbicle said:
I don't know the cause. I have noticed that it has happened on different devices, there have been assumptions if it's because of a specific kernel or rom, although it may be, I beg to differ. I feel it is happening during the Android Upgrading Apps # of # process.
I noticed that this error pops up on most of the apps that I had installed, but are not there after my update. So far with me, it happened only to my paid apps, but not all of them.
When the app disappears, android thinks it's missing, but some files think it is still installed.
Regularly when you install an app over itself, there is a notice telling you that the application info will remain. That's where the problem lies once an app mysteriously disappears. Because part of it is still installed.
Go to
/data/data/
and search for your
com.application-address.whatever-it-may-be
Some of them you can tell what they are just by the names, the others, google-em.
If you wish to keep the information that it contains for the app, I recommend making a copy of it first.:good:
Delete it
Install the application, it'll work, trust me. :fingers-crossed:
Now replace it with your copy.
Done.
Stop factoring resetting if you don't want to. Of course, if you have a lot missing, it might be better. :crying:
If someone can automate this process by making something check the com.address to installed apps, that would be awesome. :highfive:
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Worked Like a Charm Thank you for you help
can't find data
used es file explorer with root access can't find data/data

[Q] dangers with rooting ouya

Hey,
So to a total newcomer to the whole rooting thing, i was wondering exactly what the dangers with rooting is? What does it open up to malware that wasnt there before?
When you jailbrake an i-device you for example hafto change the root password since its the same for all jailbroken devices after jailbrake.
Can someone break it down easy?
Many thanks!
soulman79 said:
Hey,
So to a total newcomer to the whole rooting thing, i was wondering exactly what the dangers with rooting is? What does it open up to malware that wasnt there before?
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Well there's a danger you can accidentally delete something you shouldn't have. You do have access to the file system after all.
Malware threats are overblown on platforms outside of Windows. Android and iOS malware still needs you to purposely install an apk/ipa. If not, they're usually sent through SMS/MMS, which the Ouya is incapable of. <_<'
Pretty much the only ways you can get malware is if you sideload it or if it somehow sneaks into the stores.
There's one specific exploit... but that doesn't affect the Ouya because:
1. It's not Samsung.
2. It doesn't have GSM/3G/HSDPA.
When you jailbrake an i-device you for example hafto change the root password since its the same for all jailbroken devices after jailbrake.
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No such restriction exists on Android. My Ouya account is still usable after rooting (and it coexists with my Google account).
thank you for taking the time to explain it!
Will root after morning coffe then =) If i do a system reset ( in the ouya menu´s ) will the root disappear? Or do i manually have to uninstall it if i want to make it factory original again?
soulman79 said:
thank you for taking the time to explain it!
Will root after morning coffe then =) If i do a system reset ( in the ouya menu´s ) will the root disappear? Or do i manually have to uninstall it if i want to make it factory original again?
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Root disappears if you factory reset, or there's a system update. So be prepared to reroot if there's an update. Keep the one click app handy! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387507
You should take a look at this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359390
I haven't had the opportunity to test the superuser preserve function yet (I updated before rooting), so just in case be prepared to reapply your root.
Ouya isn't Sony, I don't think they'll be blocking root access anytime soon.
Ultimate Chicken said:
Root disappears if you factory reset, or there's a system update. So be prepared to reroot if there's an update. Keep the one click app handy! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387507
You should take a look at this topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2359390
I haven't had the opportunity to test the superuser preserve function yet (I updated before rooting), so just in case be prepared to reapply your root.
Ouya isn't Sony, I don't think they'll be blocking root access anytime soon.
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Awsome! got it rooted and can FINALLY log in to youtube, the google tv youtube app is perfect!
Thanks for all your answers, really appreciate it!
so i did a factory reset just cause i got alot installed and wanted a fresh setup, but after the reset google store and some other app from google where still there, aren't they suppost to be wiped off with a factory reset? how do i get rid of them?
soulman79 said:
so i did a factory reset just cause i got alot installed and wanted a fresh setup, but after the reset google store and some other app from google where still there, aren't they suppost to be wiped off with a factory reset? how do i get rid of them?
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Ah yes, the Play Store hack is what's known as a dirty hack. It leaves crumbs that persist through a factory reset. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44166123&postcount=158
PS: you'll need root access to delete those. After you get rid of the play store stuff you can factory reset again and it shouldn't be back.
i ran the root apk and it says rooted, tried to delete the files with es file explorer but it wont delete the files... i even stoppped the process in the settings menu... is there another way i gotta go about?
soulman79 said:
i ran the root apk and it says rooted, tried to delete the files with es file explorer but it wont delete the files... i even stoppped the process in the settings menu... is there another way i gotta go about?
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E's file explorer should be able to do it, but I think you need to mount system/ as R/W because it doesn't do so automatically. http://androidcowboy.com/2013/06/how-to-uninstall-system-apps-with-es-file-explorer/
If the above doesn't work, you're missing the superuser app.
These days I just connect things to my computer via microusb and use adb shell to deal with the file system; I still need busybox for that.
puh, got it done.. missed the part that you gotta show root explorer on the left menu.. Holy sh*t im out of my league here =)
If i install the framework only will that leave bits and peaces to, or is it only playstore that does this? i saw that the framework had an uninstall / cleanup function in the app so im guessing that it takes care of itself?
If i disable root acces after installing the framwork will the framework still function or do it need to be rooted all the time?
Big thank you for the fast reply´s!
soulman79 said:
puh, got it done.. missed the part that you gotta show root explorer on the left menu.. Holy sh*t im out of my league here =)
If i install the framework only will that leave bits and peaces to, or is it only playstore that does this? i saw that the framework had an uninstall / cleanup function in the app so im guessing that it takes care of itself?
If i disable root acces after installing the framwork will the framework still function or do it need to be rooted all the time?
Big thank you for the fast reply´s!
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The framework needs root access.
The playstore mod is the only one that leaves bits and pieces AFAIK... next time before you factory reset, run the cleanup tools and uninstall the mod first. (Sorry I didn't warn you before. I forgot. >.<)
ahh, will do =)
Finnaly got it setup up right! Thx for all the support man!

Remove Bloatware from T-Mobile Note 2

I searched many various sites including this one to try and find the best and safest way to uninstall bloatware. I tried Titanium Pro and when I tried to Backup/Restore and selected an app to delete it then rebooted my Note 2. I looked back into B/R and found the item was still there. There was a message indicating that it may take 2 or 3 reboots to complete the uninstall.
I am looking for an app that will run and unistall all bloatware that is safe to use or gives you the option to select apps to unistall. I did download one which looked very good and even listed the apps it would uninstall. It was SuperNote2 DeBloatware which was a zip file. It would not unzip and I could not get it to unzip after numerous downloads.
Anyone have a suggestion? Thanks in advance.
asctony said:
I searched many various sites including this one to try and find the best and safest way to uninstall bloatware. I tried Titanium Pro and when I tried to Backup/Restore and selected an app to delete it then rebooted my Note 2. I looked back into B/R and found the item was still there. There was a message indicating that it may take 2 or 3 reboots to complete the uninstall.
I am looking for an app that will run and unistall all bloatware that is safe to use or gives you the option to select apps to unistall. I did download one which looked very good and even listed the apps it would uninstall. It was SuperNote2 DeBloatware which was a zip file. It would not unzip and I could not get it to unzip after numerous downloads.
Anyone have a suggestion? Thanks in advance.
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It maybe a stupid question.. but is ur phone rooted?
Sent from my SGH-T889 using xda app-developers app
knightameer said:
It maybe a stupid question.. but is ur phone rooted?
Sent from my SGH-T889 using xda app-developers app
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Sorry I didn't post that. Yes, it is rooted. I did that a coupple of days ago using Kingo Android Root. Very quick (less than 3 minutes) and simple.
Thanks for your reply and help.
asctony said:
I searched many various sites including this one to try and find the best and safest way to uninstall bloatware. I tried Titanium Pro and when I tried to Backup/Restore and selected an app to delete it then rebooted my Note 2. I looked back into B/R and found the item was still there. There was a message indicating that it may take 2 or 3 reboots to complete the uninstall.
I am looking for an app that will run and unistall all bloatware that is safe to use or gives you the option to select apps to unistall. I did download one which looked very good and even listed the apps it would uninstall. It was SuperNote2 DeBloatware which was a zip file. It would not unzip and I could not get it to unzip after numerous downloads.
Anyone have a suggestion? Thanks in advance.
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Here you go... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34250986
kozmo21 said:
Here you go... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34250986
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I did find that posting yesterday and downloaded mrRobinson_Note_II_De_Bloater.v1.00.zip to my PC. When I unzipped this file I saw folders:
apps
assets
meta-inf
These folders dated back to 2/28/2008. So, I was very unsure to use this.
When I opened:
apps it contained: GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
Assets contained; common, fonts, icons, langs and themes.
Meta-inf contained: Com, Cert, Cert and manifest.
This just did not look right for what this was suppose to do. So, I left it.
Your opinion?
asctony said:
I did find that posting yesterday and downloaded mrRobinson_Note_II_De_Bloater.v1.00.zip to my PC. When I unzipped this file I saw folders:
apps
assets
meta-inf
These folders dated back to 2/28/2008. So, I was very unsure to use this.
When I opened:
apps it contained: GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
Assets contained; common, fonts, icons, langs and themes.
Meta-inf contained: Com, Cert, Cert and manifest.
This just did not look right for what this was suppose to do. So, I left it.
Your opinion?
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You are using a custom recovery, aren't you? CWM or TWRP ... Just follow the instructions in the 1st post. Boot into recovery and select that file and click custom and either run the program or just look through the files that you can remove and exit if you don't want to use the program.
Or, you could just install a custom ROM and not have to worry about this?
asctony said:
I did find that posting yesterday and downloaded mrRobinson_Note_II_De_Bloater.v1.00.zip to my PC. When I unzipped this file I saw folders:
apps
assets
meta-inf
These folders dated back to 2/28/2008. So, I was very unsure to use this.
When I opened:
apps it contained: GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk
Assets contained; common, fonts, icons, langs and themes.
Meta-inf contained: Com, Cert, Cert and manifest.
This just did not look right for what this was suppose to do. So, I left it.
Your opinion?
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That thread is quite old and if you noticed, somewhat inactive with some issues reported. I always use Titanium Backup to "freeze" apps - this usually removes them from being active (and thus saving CPU and battery) but they still remain should you want them. It's a simple and painless process as you are not really deleting them and they do not use much memory anyway.
Here's a great list for the Samsung Galaxy line of devices from Android Forums: http://androidforums.com/metropcs-cdma-galaxy-s3-all-things-root/695070-safe-apps-remove.html
asctony said:
I searched many various sites including this one to try and find the best and safest way to uninstall bloatware. I tried Titanium Pro and when I tried to Backup/Restore and selected an app to delete it then rebooted my Note 2. I looked back into B/R and found the item was still there. There was a message indicating that it may take 2 or 3 reboots to complete the uninstall.
I am looking for an app that will run and unistall all bloatware that is safe to use or gives you the option to select apps to unistall. I did download one which looked very good and even listed the apps it would uninstall. It was SuperNote2 DeBloatware which was a zip file. It would not unzip and I could not get it to unzip after numerous downloads.
Anyone have a suggestion? Thanks in advance.
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I honestly suggest using a custom rom instead... there are lists out there of apps to remove but it is more based on whats safe to remove vs not safe... ultimately its all user dependant (ie what apps do you use vs what someone else uses)... for me, I love to just install either CM (as reliable and "bare" as any of the roms come) or Jedi roms via aroma (if you still want to hang on to the TouchWiz side of things)... Aroma installs allow you to choose the bloatware you want to have and disregard the ones you dont want... there are tons of tutorials online that take you step by step... make sure you follow the directions (completely) and happy flashing!!
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Thank you all for all your suggestions and help. I will try your suggestions and report back on what I did. Thanks again!!!
Started looking at the various ROMs. What is the easiest to flash and your recommendations?
Thanks!
asctony said:
Started looking at the various ROMs. What is the easiest to flash and your recommendations?
Thanks!
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Dont know if you are still in need of help trying to figure out how to flash roms but, you would first need to install a custom recovery. The two major recoveries are TWRP and CWM. They're on par. I used CWM for years but switched to TWRP. From there you first want to make a backup of your original rom and flash as many roms you want to try out. If you dont like the rom, just restore. I dont know how familiar you are with flashing roms but it takes like one try and you pretty much do the same thing over and over.
ls5280 said:
Dont know if you are still in need of help trying to figure out how to flash roms but, you would first need to install a custom recovery. The two major recoveries are TWRP and CWM. They're on par. I used CWM for years but switched to TWRP. From there you first want to make a backup of your original rom and flash as many roms you want to try out. If you dont like the rom, just restore. I dont know how familiar you are with flashing roms but it takes like one try and you pretty much do the same thing over and over.
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Thanks for your advise and help. Just got through uninstalling all recommended bloatware via TBpro. Will look at your recommendations. Thanks again!
MTP USB Device?
I thought I was doing great after uninstalling bloatware. However, when I tried to connect my Note 2 to my PC via USB I received the error that MTP USB Device driver could not be loaded. Apparently I must have uninstalled something on my Note 2 that is not allowing me to connect to the PC via USB. I have been searching all day, downloading various Driver apps to no avail. I even downloaded and installed Samsung Drivers which also did not work.
It never ends. Fix one thing and then another pops up. LOL
What else can I say except - H-E-L-P.
I still can use my USB plug from NOTE 2 to my Flash Drive to get stuff transfered to/from Note2/PC.
asctony said:
I thought I was doing great after uninstalling bloatware. However, when I tried to connect my Note 2 to my PC via USB I received the error that MTP USB Device driver could not be loaded. Apparently I must have uninstalled something on my Note 2 that is not allowing me to connect to the PC via USB. I have been searching all day, downloading various Driver apps to no avail. I even downloaded and installed Samsung Drivers which also did not work.
It never ends. Fix one thing and then another pops up. LOL
What else can I say except - H-E-L-P.
I still can use my USB plug from NOTE 2 to my Flash Drive to get stuff transfered to/from Note2/PC.
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can you reflash? I hope so! There is sitll a way to reflash from sd card thought and install stock f/w or if you could remember or figure out which apk is responsible for that function. ...
That latter option is why I started this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584200
I really wanna get a list of what's what...Im sure its a cry in the dark lol
happy christmas
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ps this is why its so important to make a backup in twrp or cwm....google it or find it here! they also call it a nandroid backup...VERY IMPORTANT for issues like this. As previsouly stated you should be able to put the stock rom (check out sammobile's web page for official f.w) on the sd card and from there you can boot into recovery mode and install it from there. I believe. If that don't work look into mobile odin which I have never used. sorry for he typos lazy!

[Q] Any root for 8.9" new firmware version (8.4.9)???

Hey all! Any help please?
I've tried ALL methods to gain root and as someone mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782266 , no success.
I can get to the reboot after the supposed root, but basically nothing else. No superuser, root-check fails, etc and then the device is permanently slow. Only solution is then a factory reset and back to square one, without any root.
Anyone have any success in rooting the new system version, http://bit.ly/1kgs5L8 8.4.9 ?? I had root in the past but the buggers pushed this one on me and I lost everything, even side-loaded apps (and while we're at it, can I disable these effing updates in the future?)
Thanks in advance.
Have you tried this method? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117 I was able to root mine on 8.4.9 system version a few days ago with it, using the alternative method C-2 listed in that guide.
Thank you. I'll take a look, give it a try ASAP and let you know.
That worked perfectly! Better than the first root I used and obviously, better than all the one's I've tried since I lost the first. Thank you very much!
louvega said:
That worked perfectly! Better than the first root I used and obviously, better than all the one's I've tried since I lost the first. Thank you very much!
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You're welcome! I'm just happy I could point in you in the right direction that helped me root mine I'm happy to say that I finally have mine running CM11 [after many headaches & 4 days of trying to get there! lol].
TeamWeenie said:
You're welcome! I'm just happy I could point in you in the right direction that helped me root mine I'm happy to say that I finally have mine running CM11 [after many headaches & 4 days of trying to get there! lol].
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Ok, back again.
So, my situation is now this: The root worked, by appearance but somehow, it only seems to be a "partial root", for lack of a better description.
I have SU and Rootcheck Basic installed and it says that I have root, but I can't get the play store to work no matter what, and can't change permissions on the /system/apps folder or write to there when trying to copy the Google Play apk there (attempting to see if I can run or install it there).
louvega said:
Ok, back again.
So, my situation is now this: The root worked, by appearance but somehow, it only seems to be a "partial root", for lack of a better description.
I have SU and Rootcheck Basic installed and it says that I have root, but I can't get the play store to work no matter what, and can't change permissions on the /system/apps folder or write to there when trying to copy the Google Play apk there (attempting to see if I can run or install it there).
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To make apps and or system r/w first download ES File Explorer. Install, open, give root permission, on the left side scroll down and click on "tools." Now go down and click "on" Root Explorer. Now click on the actual words "Root Explorer" and select Mount R/W and select r/w for path and system and then click OK.
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LinearEquation said:
To make apps and or system r/w first download ES File Explorer. Install, open, give root permission, on the left side scroll down and click on "tools." Now go down and click "on" Root Explorer. Now click on the actual words "Root Explorer" and select Mount R/W and select r/w for path and system and then click OK.
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I also would like to root my Kindle Fire HD 8.9 with version 8.4.9 When I opened ES File Explorer and attempted the above I got a message: Sorry, test failed. This feature cannot run on your device.
Any ideas? Thanks!
Leanna
Luck?
louvega said:
Hey all! Any help please?
I've tried ALL methods to gain root and as someone mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782266 , no success.
I can get to the reboot after the supposed root, but basically nothing else. No superuser, root-check fails, etc and then the device is permanently slow. Only solution is then a factory reset and back to square one, without any root.
Anyone have any success in rooting the new system version, http://bit.ly/1kgs5L8 8.4.9 ?? I had root in the past but the buggers pushed this one on me and I lost everything, even side-loaded apps (and while we're at it, can I disable these effing updates in the future?)
Thanks in advance.
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How are you getting on? I reset my Kindle and lost root, went to root again and have the same issues as you, Tried lots of methods but all ends up with having to factory reset kindle, Surly there should be a way to root the Fire HD?
Thanks.
TeamWeenie said:
Have you tried this method? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117 I was able to root mine on 8.4.9 system version a few days ago with it, using the alternative method C-2 listed in that guide.
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LinearEquation said:
To make apps and or system r/w first download ES File Explorer. Install, open, give root permission, on the left side scroll down and click on "tools." Now go down and click "on" Root Explorer. Now click on the actual words "Root Explorer" and select Mount R/W and select r/w for path and system and then click OK.
KyleGriffiths said:
How are you getting on? I reset my Kindle and lost root, went to root again and have the same issues as you, Tried lots of methods but all ends up with having to factory reset kindle, Surly there should be a way to root the Fire HD?
Thanks.
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I don't recall the exact steps, but if you follow link for the method that's on the first one I quote here, and follow it pretty precisely you'll get root. Mainly, some of the most important things I recall are USE THE KFFIRSTAIDE and that tool will basically get you into all the ADB functions you need to get and keep root. There's an option on there to turn off updates, which you need to do immediately after you gain root in order to keep root. Also, something that nobody seems to mention - you need to set the /system folder to r/w so that you can install the play store app or for anything system related to "take".
Ultimately, I would say, start with getting that KFFirstAide installed and communicating with your Kindle. Like I said, it has many functions you can see in it's options window.
Hope this helps! Good luck.
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Oh, and also, make sure you have a root checker app installed, for obvious reasons.
LinearEquation said:
To make apps and or system r/w first download ES File Explorer. Install, open, give root permission, on the left side scroll down and click on "tools." Now go down and click "on" Root Explorer. Now click on the actual words "Root Explorer" and select Mount R/W and select r/w for path and system and then click OK.
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This worked in the past for me on a rooted KF, but for some reason, even with (in ES File Explorer), Root Explorer on and confirmed, Mount R/W showing Path / and /system set to RW AND setting rights on the actual folder to RWE, copying the Play Store .apk file fails.
Any suggestions?
louvega said:
Hey all! Any help please?
I've tried ALL methods to gain root and as someone mentioned here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2782266 , no success.
I can get to the reboot after the supposed root, but basically nothing else. No superuser, root-check fails, etc and then the device is permanently slow. Only solution is then a factory reset and back to square one, without any root.
Anyone have any success in rooting the new system version, http://bit.ly/1kgs5L8 8.4.9 ?? I had root in the past but the buggers pushed this one on me and I lost everything, even side-loaded apps (and while we're at it, can I disable these effing updates in the future?)
Thanks in advance.
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I've had root, and TWRP. That lasts only as long as the Kindle stays off. Amazon is noticing, and forcing an update (back to 8.9.4), which breaks root. I think we're going to have to skip root and install something Amazon can't see (or find a way to block OTA updates).
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I've had root, and TWRP. That lasts only as long as the Kindle stays off. Amazon is noticing, and forcing an update (back to 8.9.4), which breaks root. I think we're going to have to skip root and install something Amazon can't see (or find a way to block OTA updates).
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I'm giving this to my grandson to use as his 1st tablet. I've got no more reason to get a Fire tablet now than I do an iOS device. I can get VOD on any android device now so the Fires can remain for the kiddies in the family who need Freetime.
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jesslynh said:
This worked in the past for me on a rooted KF, but for some reason, even with (in ES File Explorer), Root Explorer on and confirmed, Mount R/W showing Path / and /system set to RW AND setting rights on the actual folder to RWE, copying the Play Store .apk file fails.
Any suggestions?
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Rooting the KF isn't enough to allow Play Store (or most other Google Apps) to work. You have to go a step further, and change the OS to CM (or similar). As long as Amazon can recognize the device, Google isn't going to function. Just no way around this one.
I have the sema problem with a partial root, i cant install on system/app...
any ideas? I want to be root for install a cm...
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Removing Bloat on official 5.1.1 with root? p600

Hi
Ive been trying to remove some bloatware on my rooted tab and am having no luck. Can anyone recommend any bloatware removal apps that are CONFIRMED WORKING on a rooted official 5.1.1 please?
Ive tried NoBloat and an app simply called Uninstall.
They seem to disable or delete the apps but the apps just come back (or never go away in the first place). Ive trieda few different apps with same result.
Anyone any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
Hostilian said:
Hi
Ive been trying to remove some bloatware on my rooted tab and am having no luck. Can anyone recommend any bloatware removal apps that are CONFIRMED WORKING on a rooted official 5.1.1 please?
Ive tried NoBloat and an app simply called Uninstall.
They seem to disable or delete the apps but the apps just come back (or never go away in the first place). Ive trieda few different apps with same result.
Anyone any ideas?
Thanks in advance!
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I use "Root Explorer" and either rename or delete whatever app I don't like. Works perfect for me.
vinayburman said:
I use "Root Explorer" and either rename or delete whatever app I don't like. Works perfect for me.
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Well well.. I used ES file explorer (after a wee bit of googling the method) and worked no problems..
You learn something new every day, thanks!

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