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[Q] Stock.apk / Stock.odex - safe to delete?

Hi, Im looking through my Evo and I see stock.apk but im uncertain if that is stocks application (stock market stuff) or if its some stock (default) component of sprint...
Could someone confirm if Stock.apk and Stock.odex are safe to delete?
Thank you!!

Yes it's safe if you don't use stocks.

is it safe to delete just .odex?

aditya104 said:
is it safe to delete just .odex?
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Not its not safe to just delete the odex, apk and odex use one another so if you remove the odex then you also have to remove the apk.
regards

[How-To] Removing worthless system-apps

Hey, i deleted some system apps, which i will never need again.
First you need Titanium Backup. You find it in the Market.
So you´re able to save your apps and then unistall it. But dont uninstall everything...some apps are very important!
I only uninstalled apps, which are not to use on the flipout but uses disk space.
Files you can delete:
ESMusica
HipHopOfficial
Kodak Perfect Touch
QuickOffice (i have QuickOffice Pro installed)
RevolverTV
SIM Toolkit 2.1 update 1
TrueCountry 2.0.0012
Youtube (i replaced it with the android2.3 youtube)
There are a lot more apps to delete but some apps need a similar app to replace e.g. blur launcher...the phone won´t start if there is no similar launcher added before..
have fun

Thanks, can anyone post some more disposable applications here?
Sent from my MotoMB511 using XDA App

Here are the names I found on mine:
hiphopofficial.apk
esmusica.apk
revolver.apk
YouTube.apk
KPT.apk (kodak stuff)
Quickoffice_BasicViewer_2_0_26_NSTL_Signed_2010-05-04_19-41-13.apk truecountry.apk
Stk.apk (sim toolkit, i think)
Added to your list:
ArcVideoEditorLite.apk
@Schallstoerer
can you post your upgraded youtube apk ?

no problem!
you have to rename it in youtube.apk!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=817528
1. download the apk
2. delete old youtube.apk from /system/app/youtube.apk with root explorer
3. restart the phone
4. uninstall com.google.android.youtube (it appears after the restart in your settings - manage apps...
5. move the new youtube.apk to the system/app folder
6. install it!
maybe you have to restart..dont know!

Having problems with your youtube app.
To make the vid start i have to click on HQ as soon as the vid opens otherwise it returns 'sorry can't play...'.
Sent from my MotoMB511 using XDA App

Some more apps I'd remove:
newswidget
socialshare
statuswidget
universalinbox
weatherwidget
blur-services [very uncertain about this, is this system necessary ?]
blurcontactssync [very uncertain about this too]
do you think it's safe removing them ?
One more question: I made a backup of previously removed apps but apks only, not the odex files. If I try putting the apk back to /system/app the app works again although I read that odexed apps usually need both apk and odex to start again.

sooo lets try!
i dont have the problems with the youtube.apk like you! do you have uninstalled the com.google.android.youtube after restart?
maybe you have to set the permissions in root explorer to
"rw-r--r--"
i hope it will help!
there are a lot of lists which system apps can be deleted and whats their function!
http://www.android-hilfe.de/anleitu...beit-welche-apps-duerfen-entfernt-werden.html
this is the best list i found but only in german!
Red=Don´t delete
Green=Deleting possible
Blue=Not tested!

Schallstoerer said:
sooo lets try!
i dont have the problems with the youtube.apk like you! do you have uninstalled the com.google.android.youtube after restart?
maybe you have to set the permissions in root explorer to
"rw-r--r--"
i hope it will help!
there are a lot of lists which system apps can be deleted and whats their function!
http://www.android-hilfe.de/anleitu...beit-welche-apps-duerfen-entfernt-werden.html
this is the best list i found but only in german!
Red=Don´t delete
Green=Deleting possible
Blue=Not tested!
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thanks
solved youtube problem with 200kb apk from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13249766&postcount=242
re. apps to remove, I installed deblurred rom as per guide:
PROS: no odex files, no blur account app
CONS: an older gmail app version (as far as I remember I could install apk via gmail with blurred Italian rom, now I can't but not sure about this)

suoko said:
thanks
solved youtube problem with 200kb apk from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13249766&postcount=242
re. apps to remove, I installed deblurred rom as per guide:
PROS: no odex files, no blur account app
CONS: an older gmail app version (as far as I remember I could install apk via gmail with blurred Italian rom, now I can't but not sure about this)
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Hey, i reinstall the system on my flipout and have sometimes the same problem with this youtube app "can´t play" but the 200kb file which you prefer is only eclair version! or do i have to install both?

[app] Stock apk´s from GB 2.3.4 for SGA

Hello guys this post contains the apps that comes with the stock ROM (gingerbread 2.3.4) on the Samsung galxy ace.
I wrote this post because I can´t find these apk´s anywhere on the cloud, so I was forced to return back to the stock ROM to search for these apk´s that I want to use or edit.
Now for your easy way to get these apps I put them right here!!
Browser.apk
Browser.odex
Calculator.apk
Calculator.odex
Calendar.apk
Calendar.odex
CalendarProvider.apk
CalendarProvider.odex
Camera.apk
Camera.odex
ClockWidget.apk
ClockWidget.odex
Contacts.apk
Contacts.odex
ContactsProvider.apk
ContactsProvider.odex
DeskClock.apk
DeskClock.odex
DialerTabActivity.apk
DialerTabActivity.odex
Dlna.apk
Dlna.odex
DualClock.apk
DualClock.odex
FmRadio.apk
FmRadio.odex
Gallery3d.apk
Gallery3d.odex
JobManager.apk
JobManager.odex
Memo.apk
Memo.odex
MusicPlayer.apk
MusicPlayer.odex
Phone.apk
Phone.odex
PhoneErrService.apk
PhoneErrService.odex
Protips.apk
Protips.odex
SamsungApps.apk
SamsungAppsUNAService.apk
SamsungAppsUNAService.odex
Samsung keyboard.apk
Samsung keyboard.odex
Swipe.apk
VoiceRecorder.apk
VoiceRecorder.odex
Those are the most wanted apps from the stock gingerbread 2.3.4. If you want a different app just post it down here!
Don´t forget to say thanks!
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Don´t forget to see my videotutorials in spanish of the samsung galaxy ace in my youtube channel
www.youtube.com/user/psychodelicnation

Hello Psiconation.. Thanks for the apps; one question thou... are those from the original stock rom from Telcel ??
Thanks again

comegalletas said:
Hello Psiconation.. Thanks for the apps; one question thou... are those from the original stock rom from Telcel ??
Thanks again
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Yes men you´re right those apps are from the official ROM of Telcel Mexico, but it works on all devices.

Appreciate you for putting them all in one place.btw What about the music app?

Right... the Music.apk is missing (unless it have another name)

Why camera.apk and camera.odex is same with browser.apk and browser.odex

Prawesome said:
Appreciate you for putting them all in one place.btw What about the music app?
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helo my friend the reason I didn´t put the music app is becasue the app is very comon and you can find it easily but if you want me to put it I´ll do it!

dzuqy92 said:
Why camera.apk and camera.odex is same with browser.apk and browser.odex
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thank u i didn´t notice it now i fix.

comegalletas said:
Right... the Music.apk is missing (unless it have another name)
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I have already uploaded the music app. enjoy!

Plase helpme with the email.apk and odex
Tnks

hi,
thans for sharing.
i have a question. how can i use them?
i simply copied .apk and .odex file into /system/app but my phone does not display shortcut on home screen, app drawer or application lists.
when i clik the apk file using file explorer, App installer appears and wants me install it. But nothing happens.
Can you help me please.
thanks in advance

junkdealer said:
hi,
thans for sharing.
i have a question. how can i use them?
i simply copied .apk and .odex file into /system/app but my phone does not display shortcut on home screen, app drawer or application lists.
when i clik the apk file using file explorer, App installer appears and wants me install it. But nothing happens.
Can you help me please.
thanks in advance
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after copying them to /system/app you changed permissions of files ?? if no then try doing that.. it will work for sure
permission must be rw-r--r--

and the stock touchwizz launcher
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda premium

can we install the on cm7?
or no?

madman_amit said:
after copying them to /system/app you changed permissions of files ?? if no then try doing that.. it will work for sure
permission must be rw-r--r--
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sorry, doesn't work.
just says Application not Installed.
another suggestion? pls.
thanks.

junkdealer said:
sorry, doesn't work.
just says Application not Installed.
another suggestion? pls.
thanks.
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what are you trying to install ??? and setting permissions needs reboot to get apps working [for some]
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eraser0 said:
can we install the on cm7?
or no?
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mostly you cant as stock apps depends on stock framework and samsung things which are not there in cm roms

madman_amit said:
what are you trying to install ??? and setting permissions needs reboot to get apps working [for some]
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mostly you cant as stock apps depends on stock framework and samsung things which are not there in cm roms
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well it works if you are on hanigenmod that is cm7 with samsung tweaks
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda premium

madman_amit said:
what are you trying to install ??? and setting permissions needs reboot to get apps working [for some]
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i'm using custom 2.3.5 rom based on cm7.
my fm radio requires bluetooth.
fm radio in stock rom does not requires bluetooth is started.
i want to change my fm radio apk with stock one.
i've tried what you said and restarted my phone but didn't work.
i wil appreciate if i get any solution.

how can i import stock apk-s to icecream sunday 2?

astron1985 said:
how can i import stock apk-s to icecream sunday 2?
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stock apks need stock framework, wouldnt work on cm7 based roms.

Google Play Without Gapps?

Is there a workaround for using the Google Play App Store without having to install gapps on the GNex? Or, if not, what is the minimum subset of gapps that must be installed to only use the Play Store?
Thanks in advance for any help or information...

These should do it. (May not even need all of these):
- GoogleBackupTransport.apk
- GoogleFeedback.apk
- GooglePartnerSetup.apk
- GoogleServicesFramework.apk
- MarketUpdater.apk
- MediaUploader.apk
- NetworkLocation.apk
- OneTimeInitializer.apk
- Vending.apk
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

efrant said:
These should do it. (May not even need all of these):
- GoogleBackupTransport.apk
- GoogleFeedback.apk
- GooglePartnerSetup.apk
- GoogleServicesFramework.apk
- MarketUpdater.apk
- MediaUploader.apk
- NetworkLocation.apk
- OneTimeInitializer.apk
- Vending.apk
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks muchly as always, efrant.
I see the Tapatalk multiple-post gremlin was working overtime tonight.

strumcat said:
Thanks muchly as always, efrant.
I see the Tapatalk multiple-post gremlin was working overtime tonight.
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Lol yup!
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

efrant said:
These should do it. (May not even need all of these):
- GoogleBackupTransport.apk
- GoogleFeedback.apk
- GooglePartnerSetup.apk
- GoogleServicesFramework.apk
- MarketUpdater.apk
- MediaUploader.apk
- NetworkLocation.apk
- OneTimeInitializer.apk
- Vending.apk
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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I extract these file from the zip (gapps 26 07 2012). but if i try to install them (the final target is install Play Store) the various apk won't install. i can install only GoogleBackupTransport. And i don't have vending.apk and marketupdater.apk in my gapps-zip package...
so, how can I install google play without gapps (if i install all the gapps the camera don't works..)
thanks
gs

gugugu89 said:
I extract these file from the zip (gapps 26 07 2012). but if i try to install them (the final target is install Play Store) the various apk won't install. i can install only GoogleBackupTransport. And i don't have vending.apk and marketupdater.apk in my gapps-zip package...
so, how can I install google play without gapps (if i install all the gapps the camera don't works..)
thanks
gs
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You don't install them. You copy them to /system/app and change the permissions to 644. Then reboot.

efrant said:
You don't install them. You copy them to /system/app and change the permissions to 644. Then reboot.
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did it. now after reboot a message appear "google play is blocked". i put all the file (apart vending and marketupdate that i don't have) and set to 644..
any ideas to solve?
gs

gugugu89 said:
did it. now after reboot a message appear "google play is blocked". i put all the file (apart vending and marketupdate that i don't have) and set to 644..
any ideas to solve?
gs
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Find the two files you are missing.

efrant said:
Find the two files you are missing.
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solve with this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1809377&page=2
camera works!
thanks for all
gs

[Q] Cant remove Sony bloatware (rooted)

Hi ,
On my previous samsung / htc devices i could easily remove all the bloatware while being rooted with apps like system app uninstaller from the play store but on this device (z1 compact) all bloatware removal apps fail.
I'm looking for a solution to remove this crap. Any tips are welcome !
Thanks!

I use titanium backup to freeze bloatware.

zxz0O0 said:
I use titanium backup to freeze bloatware.
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But can you delete system apps with it ?

I don't delete apps, I freeze them so I can restore in case of a problem. You could also just use root explorer and delete/rename the bloatware in /system/app.

zat0x said:
But can you delete system apps with it ?
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Yes, nothings changed. Check you've rooted properly.

Coming from an HTC Device myself I am quite shocked you mention HTC having an easy way of deleting system apps with just being rooted Cause as far as I know there's this feature on HTC phones where /system is dumped to RAM hence when you delete any system apps and restart it comes back unless disabled by using a custom kernel
zat0x said:
Hi ,
On my previous samsung / htc devices i could easily remove all the bloatware while being rooted with apps like system app uninstaller from the play store but on this device (z1 compact) all bloatware removal apps fail.
I'm looking for a solution to remove this crap. Any tips are welcome !
Thanks!
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ES Explorer should be able to uninstall any system apps as well...
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this was tapatalked with Android

For me ES Explorer says that the uninstallation was not successful but still that apps that I did not want disappear. So I would say it worked quite fine. For example I uninstalled Sony Select and Chineese Keyboard. I do not experience any problems and I was also able to install a few updates from Sony without any issues.

Try using titanium backup & uninstall system apps which you don't want.. But make sure you take a backup before doing anything for your own safety..
If it doesn't uninstall directly, try converting your system app into user apps & then uninstall it..
Hit Thanks if I helped you..
Sent from my LT26i using xda app-developers app

Does anyone have a list of apps i can freeze/delete safely with titanum please?

Delete them manually from system...the lazy way just won't work anymore
or flash this script which removes about 140MB or pure crapware. Rest assured that the phone can function normally even w/o them
Flash it via CWM or any other recovery you like

Hi! You can remove bloatware with RootAppDelate (need root). You find it in GooglePlay Store.
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact

Revontheus said:
Delete them manually from system...the lazy way just won't work anymore
or flash this script which removes about 140MB or pure crapware. Rest assured that the phone can function normally even w/o them
Flash it via CWM or any other recovery you like
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Hey!
Can u provide List of B/W which will be removed when using this script?
Thanks!
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diabolica said:
Hi! You can remove bloatware with RootAppDelate (need root). You find it in GooglePlay Store.
Sent from my Xperia Z1 Compact
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Yes u can use RootAppDelete to remove system apps. I use _> Uninstall Google Play Store Link
Good Luck!

shysparrow said:
Hey!
Can u provide List of B/W which will be removed when using this script?
Thanks!
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List of deleted Crapware From Sony
Code:
/system/app:
Backup-Restore.apk
BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk
Backup-wizard.apk
Books.apk
CarHome.apk
com.codand.playfon.apk
device-monitor.apk
EnchantedForest.apk
Exchange2.apk
ExternalKeyboardJP.apk
facebook.apk
FBCalendarSync.apk
FBIAppShare.apk
FBMediaDiscovery.apk
FBMusicLike.apk
FBSetupwizard.apk
Galaxy4.apk
GeneralDataDisclaimer.apk
GenieWidget.apk
Gmail.apk
GMS_Maps.apk
GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk
GoogleLyricsPlugin.apk
GooglePartnerSetup.apk
GoogleTTS.apk
helpapp.apk
HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk
IddAgent.apk
MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk
NoiseField.apk
NoteWidget.apk
PartnerBookmarksProvider.apk
PhaseBeam.apk
phone-usage.apk
PhotoSlideshow.apk
PicoTts.apk
PlusOne.apk
POBoxSknMono.apk
POBoxSknPink.apk
POBoxSknSelector.apk
POBoxSknWood.apk
Protips.apk
RecentCallsWidget.apk
retaildemo.apk
SemcCrashMonitor.apk
SemcEmail.apk
SEMCFacebookProxy.apk
SemcNotes.apk
SEMCSetupWizard.apk
SemcTvLauncher.apk
SemcWarrantyTime.apk
ShutDownAnimation.apk
ShutDownAnimation.apk
SocialEngineFacebookPlugin.apk
SocialEngineFacebookShareFrwkPlugin.apk
SocialEnginePicasaPlugin.apk
SocialEngineTwitterShareFrwkPlugin.apk
socialife.apk
SomcMirrorLinkManualSwitch.apk
SomcMirrorLinkServer.apk
SomcMirrorLinkSystem.apk
SomcMusicSlideshow.apk
SomcPlayAnywhere.apk
SOMCTwitterAccount.apk
SOMCTwitterSetupWizard.apk
SomcWifiDisplay.apk
SomcXperiaLink.apk
SoundRecorder.apk
storefront.apk
Street.apk
Talk.apk
talkback.apk
UnsupportedHeadsetNotifier.apk
UpdateCenter.apk
Velvet.apk
Videos.apk
VoiceSearchStub.apk
WeatherWidget.apk
WikipediaPlugin.apk
YouTube.apk
YouTubeKaraokePlugin.apk
YouTubePlugin.apk

I used the script but now get 'android is updating...starting applications' on every reboot? Read its something to do with davlik cache, but no idea whats causing it? I cant think of anything else ive done before this started. Any fix or advice pls
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munch77 said:
I used the script but now get 'android is updating...starting applications' on every reboot? Read its something to do with davlik cache, but no idea whats causing it? I cant think of anything else ive done before this started. Any fix or advice pls
Sent from my D5503 using xda app-developers app
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You need to Deodex ur rom!
Link : [Deodex] 14.2.A.1.114
Thanks @XperienceD

Do we need to flash the Deodex first and then run the script?
Sent from my NexusHD2 using xda app-developers app

pathaniya said:
Do we need to flash the Deodex first and then run the script?
Sent from my NexusHD2 using xda app-developers app
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Yes

shysparrow said:
Yes
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thx guys will try it later on

I have already deodexed the stock rom and flash the script, but still gmail and other stuff have on my phone.