So, I've used Titanium Backup to freeze a lot of stuff on my T999. One strange thing is Zynga Games always unfreezes itself after a reboot. I've tried to use the Android "Disable" feature as well, and same result. Upon reboot, it's back.
Anyone know why? And can I just delete this? So far I haven't deleted anything, as I'm still getting to know the GS3. I like to Freeze when possible, but it's just not working for Zynga Games.
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Just delete it.
Thanks. While I'm on the subject of deletion, here's what I have frozen/disabled. Is any of this stuff pretty safe to delete? I'm only interested in deleting true junk, and not stuff I might find useful in the future.
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ticojpunk said:
Thanks. While I'm on the subject of deletion, here's what I have frozen/disabled. Is any of this stuff pretty safe to delete? I'm only interested in deleting true junk, and not stuff I might find useful in the future.
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i would say they're pretty safe to delete, but make a nandroid backup just in case i had the same problem with zynga enabling itself again after freezing it
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ticojpunk said:
Thanks. While I'm on the subject of deletion, here's what I have frozen/disabled. Is any of this stuff pretty safe to delete? I'm only interested in deleting true junk, and not stuff I might find useful in the future.
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Before you delete any apps, make sure you do a backup of it. Why? Future OTA update will fail if they detect missing apps if you're 100% stock. Just restore when you get OTA in the future.
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So I read zergburger's post about apps that are safe to delete. A couple I didn't see mentioned were Qik Video, Nova, and Blockbuster. Maybe I missed them but are these ok to delete?
I would freeze them instead of deleting them if your not sure which are good to delete
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They're all safe to delete. You can back them up in titanium just in case you ever wanted to use them again.
I deleted all 3, with no issues.
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Hi, anyone knows an app or method how to clean up unused folders on Galaxy Nexus (folders from previous app installs, cache etc)? tia
Plug your phone into your PC and delete them or use Root Explorer. I'm sure you could have figured that out.
Kalavere said:
Plug your phone into your PC and delete them or use Root Explorer. I'm sure you could have figured that out.
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Yep I did. I was wondering if there's an app or faster way to do it =)
snidrx said:
Yep I did. I was wondering if there's an app or faster way to do it =)
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How could there be an app that could do this? It wouldn't know what you consider to not be worthy file.
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How could there be an app that could do this? It wouldn't know what you consider to not be worthy file.
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There's an app to tell the other app what's not worthy. It's called "whatchu talkin bout willis?". It's free in the market.
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Like the apps SDmaid or DiskUsage?
I believe the OP is referring to an app which removes the MANY orphaned files and folders that are left behind by apps which have been uninstalled.
I find this to also be a issue as Android seems really sloppy with cleanup of these orphaned files/folders. When I check my storage space, there are lots of folders from apps I removed weeks ago... And these are in areas I have access to. I'd hate to know what's been leftover in root areas of storage.
Hi,
Which widgit backs up just the apps I've installed with their data? (such as game progress)
Backup all new versions seems to just backup the app & not with its data.
All user apps with data seems to backup things I don't want, such as dialer, fonts, and everything else.
I just want a widgit that does a backup of the apps I've installed with its saved data.
if you mean the extra data you download for the game i dont think that can be backed up by titanium unless you copy the folder from memory card and later put back there after restoring app from titanium
No, i mean the data as in 'saved games'
Which widgit does a backup of only the apps I've installed plus my game/app progress?
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A combination of "back up all user apps + system data"; to clarify this bu's YOUR installed apps + their data not "system data" proper. Add to this a "filter by label". You'll have to set up labels in Ti BU if you haven't already, and add new apps to the appropriate label group. So theoretically you could have a combination of system and user apps backed up by filtering by label if you choose the correct b/u option.
I b/u manually, so I can't confirm your thought that the data isn't being backed up.
The one your mentioned seems to backup everything,
Bluetooth pairing , calender, calculator, accuweather etc
I wouldn't class these as 'user apps' as i didn't install them.
Pain. Lol
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chrisjcks said:
The one your mentioned seems to backup everything,
Bluetooth pairing , calender, calculator, accuweather etc
I wouldn't class these as 'user apps' as i didn't install them.
Pain. Lol
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Setting up labels might work. I'll play around with it today and see how it works. Might make a not so manual guy outta me.
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mudferret said:
Setting up labels might work. I'll play around with it today and see how it works. Might make a not so manual guy outta me.
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Lol thanks, im gonna have a play around an all.
Let me know if you figure it out.
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Lol thanks, im gonna have a play around an all.
Let me know if you figure it out.
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Just replicated what you noticed; it backed up data for apps that I didn't install from market, and that aren't classed as a user app, etc...
Applied a label that I already had made (user apps, the ones that I installed and chose to be labelled as such), it backed up only these apps. You could break it down by label further, Games, etc... It just requires you to not forget to assign an app to a label.
So, when installing a new app / game, I'd need to add this to the label?
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So, when installing a new app / game, I'd need to add this to the label?
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Yup.
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i thougth i would share this app as i will be including this in my roms as soon as i release a upadate mean while i will share this.. this app creats a zip for all your apps with passwords and everything keep in mind ics only compatible apps and visa versa i would create a ics only zip for them any way here you go enjoy
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=scd.app2zip&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwic2NkLmFwcDJ6aXAiXQ..
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i thougth i would share this app as i will be including this in my roms as soon as i release a upadate mean while i will share this.. this app creats a zip for all your apps with passwords and everything keep in mind ics only compatible apps and visa versa i would create a ics only zip for them any way here you go enjoy
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=scd.app2zip&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwic2NkLmFwcDJ6aXAiXQ..
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Seems like it could be quite useful. What about data? Will it retain data for apps, or just the app itself? And do you have the choice to retain data for certain apps or not?
Maybe you could create two zip files, one for just apps and another for apps+data...
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Seems like it could be quite useful. What about data? Will it retain data for apps, or just the app itself? And do you have the choice to retain data for certain apps or not?
Maybe you could create two zip files, one for just apps and another for apps+data...
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But restoring data can break things!
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Also, I'm going to try the **** out of this. It looks invaluable.
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But restoring data can break things!
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Also, I'm going to try the **** out of this. It looks invaluable.
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not really when i restore apps/data and etc... with my backup pro i never have a issue at all. plus i can restore and re install the data within the app as well.
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not really when i restore apps/data and etc... with my backup pro i never have a issue at all. plus i can restore and re install the data within the app as well.
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Well, and yes this backups data, 12 of my 39 applications that required uninstalling and redownloading.
Depends on the the tool though. MyBackup Root still works beautifully for all data restoring needs.
This was such a better option though. I was excited. I wish there was an option for no data :/
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Well, and yes this backups data, 12 of my 39 applications that required uninstalling and redownloading.
Depends on the the tool though. MyBackup Root still works beautifully for all data restoring needs.
This was such a better option though. I was excited. I wish there was an option for no data :/
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mybackup pro has that i can just backup apps and thats it. i dont need to backup the app data either, or even other data like contacts, mms,sms, etc...
EDIT: I'm not entirely certain of what he meant... I'm actually not certain he knows what he meant, either... so I'll just delete my thoughts on that confusion
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EDIT: I'm not entirely certain of what he meant... I'm actually not certain he knows what he meant, either... so I'll just delete my thoughts on that confusion
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i know what i said, i'm saying that in the MyBackup Pro App you backup/restore apps and if you want you can backup the data that the app contains, you can backup/restore regualr data like txt messages, system settings, MMS, contacts that are saved in the phone, call logs.
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i know what i said, i'm saying that in the MyBackup Pro App you backup/restore apps and if you want you can backup the data that the app contains, you can backup/restore regualr data like txt messages, system settings, MMS, contacts that are saved in the phone, call logs.
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Awesome, then this apps not for you... move along...
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You guys never cease to amaze me on the things you say to each other this is a helpful app not a app you bash cause it doesn't do what you want! Email the developer not complain to us just saying.. nice day sir...
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So, if I am understanding correctly what this app does, it will create a zip file of JUST your apps, and when flashed, will restore the backed up apps to /data/app
I use TB to backup my data, and HATE to restore any data for apps until AFTER I have fully tested the ROM with my apps and no data restores, so this would be awesome!
And yah, I know TB does this, but if this is a simple one click thing, would make it super easy for me, and the price couldn't be better
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So, if I am understanding correctly what this app does, it will create a zip file of JUST your apps, and when flashed, will restore the backed up apps to /data/app
I use TB to backup my data, and HATE to restore any data for apps until AFTER I have fully tested the ROM with my apps and no data restores, so this would be awesome!
And yah, I know TB does this, but if this is a simple one click thing, would make it super easy for me, and the price couldn't be better
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Nope, it backs up data also...
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Very nice app and much needed.
Almost a year now, haha
I haven't rooted and/or put a custom rom such as cyanogen mod or anything, although I have been curious.
If I do go ahead and do it, how would I keep all my data and stuff, like pictures, contacts, messages, game data, etc.?
And how easy would it be to revert back to the stock T-Mobile ICS rom and stuff including the unroot, e.g. factory (how I got it)
This is the general statement and I might have more questions about this later
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Almost a year now, haha
I haven't rooted and/or put a custom rom such as cyanogen mod or anything, although I have been curious.
If I do go ahead and do it, how would I keep all my data and stuff, like pictures, contacts, messages, game data, etc.?
And how easy would it be to revert back to the stock T-Mobile ICS rom and stuff including the unroot, e.g. factory (how I got it)
This is the general statement and I might have more questions about this later
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Stuff like pictures are stored on your SD card and wont get wiped by flashing a ROM. Stuff like programs and settings can be saved with Titanium Backup.
Don't I have to root to use titanium backup? In turn, doesn't that wipe everything?
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Diumlol said:
Don't I have to root to use titanium backup? In turn, doesn't that wipe everything?
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No, rooting only gives you root access. All it does is give you permissions that you or apps will usually don't have. Like stated earlier deleting data or system will not delete your files and pics. To do that, you will have to format your SD or internal card. Quite different from rooting.
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No, rooting only gives you root access. All it does is give you permissions that you or apps will usually don't have. Like stated earlier deleting data or system will not delete your files and pics. To do that, you will have to format your SD or internal card. Quite different from rooting.
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Sorry, I meant that when you root, does that wipe everything?
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Sorry, I meant that when you root, does that wipe everything?
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Depends on the way you do it... but mostly no
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Diumlol said:
If I do go ahead and do it, how would I keep all my data and stuff, like pictures, contacts, messages, game data, etc.?
And how easy would it be to revert back to the stock T-Mobile ICS rom and stuff including the unroot, e.g. factory (how I got it)
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Back your pics up to a computer. Game data, messages, etc., can be restored via titanium backup or other similar apps. Your contacts should be backed up on your Google account. You can log into the account on a PC to confirm this.
I'm not sure on the unroot process or the level of difficulty since I've never done it.
Rooting does not wipe your data as previously mentioned.
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How does the community here feel about JuiceDefender?
Diumlol said:
How does the community here feel about JuiceDefender?
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I used it religiously for over a year but have since stopped. Its nice and might do you some good, but rooting and flashing a custom ROM will alleviate most battery problems.
I read that Tasker is a good app for managing your phone, battery, and a lot of neat things.
Is it worth the $6.49?
Also, do I need to unlock the bootloader?
You would lose all of your app data and that kind of stuff but don't worry about your pictures. Also, just backup your contacts to your SIM than restore it after you flash what you want. Also, it is super easy to unroot. Check in the dev section. You will find stuff about returning to stock.
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Well hello there, Redditor.
Diumlol said:
I read that Tasker is a good app for managing your phone, battery, and a lot of neat things.
Is it worth the $6.49?
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Absolutely. I'd pay at least twice that for Tasker. Here's some ideas for what you can set up with Tasker.
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Well hello there, Redditor.
Absolutely. I'd pay at least twice that for Tasker. Here's some ideas for what you can set up with Tasker.
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Oh hey! Haha.
I posted this waiting for a reply!
"I read around and learned that I need the Android SDK, but how would I unlock the bootloader?"
You dont have to unlock bootloader because it is not locked.
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Ah, thanks!
I also called T-Mobile asking what voids a warranty and the lady told me that I can do anything I want to my phone and it doesn't void the warranty! As long as it isn't physical or liquid damage.