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Removing/unistalling Some HTC programs?

Hi i have a desire with the leeDroid Rom installed and wondered if i can unistall programs like friend stream,stocks (which i never use) with something like titanium Back up?
Is there a list of programs like this which is safe to remove?

andy46 said:
Hi i have a desire with the leeDroid Rom installed and wondered if i can unistall programs like friend stream,stocks (which i never use) with something like titanium Back up?
Is there a list of programs like this which is safe to remove?
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The latest version of Titanium Backup will colour the system apps red, so you know what you're getting into.
Avoid apps that you can't see on the apps drawer and it should be fine.

You can delete these programs from system/app in the rom zip file before you flash it.
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Before removing anything form Leedroid look at the wiki to see which apps can be removed safely. You can delete apps that are not on the list but if you run i to issues you know why.

do i do this on the phone or on my pc? any special software needed?
thanks in advance

Yes.
To delete the apps from the zip you need special software like winzip or winrar, high tech stuff.
Just go to he /system/app/ directory and remove what you don't want and know it's safe.
And for example, if you want to make your life harder use ADB via recovery.
There are other methods too, if you are not satisfied with the zip editing.

3722 said:
Yes.
To delete the apps from the zip you need special software like winzip or winrar, high tech stuff.
Just go to he /system/app/ directory and remove what you don't want and know it's safe.
And for example, if you want to make your life harder use ADB via recovery.
There are other methods too, if you are not satisfied with the zip editing.
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Ok cool. I had never opened rom's zip file before, didn't realise I could 'play ' with it like that
Will experiment later, after a back up!
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andy46 said:
Ok cool. I had never opened rom's zip file before, didn't realise I could 'play ' with it like that
Will experiment later, after a back up!
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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I'm not sure if it's the best practice, but I always trim my zip files without actually unzipping them (right click unzip).
You actually have an alternative if you're already installed and suddenly feel to lazy to wipe your phone. Get titanium, then go to the list of apps, long press, then choose "force remove app".
Although I'm not sure if it will cause any conflicts with your ROM.
Safety first!

I've been using this tutorial for removing stock apps.. works perfectly..

Restore System App

Hi,
I stupidly deleted an system app 'Flash' to be precise while experimenting with Titanium Backup. Firstly I updated the default Flash to the new 10.1 then integrated it to the ROM then decided I wanted to undo this, but can't find and option to do this procedure.
Please can some one help me restore my HTC Desire default flash.
Just to note backup doesn't seem to restore anything.
Thanks.
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If it was a .APK that you deleted, the easiest option is to us ADB push command to put it back on the phone.
You would need to source it first, but you should find it if you extract you ROM.ZIP file.

Could you kindly tell me, how I may do this?

Deeco7 said:
Could you kindly tell me, how I may do this?
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Post exactly which ROM you are using and i'll remove it for you and post it up

hmm flash. If only we had a unified place where we could collect all such third party apps. It could have a search function, menus and maybe even paid apps. Then people in need of an app could just find it here and install it right away.
Ohh wait it's called the market.
If the app is gone, you should be able to install it from the market and afterwards you can move the .apk file to the system partition.

warlordxxx said:
Post exactly which ROM you are using and i'll remove it for you and post it up
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RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.2_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_151783_signed. Thank you.
mortenmhp said:
hmm flash. If only we had a unified place where we could collect all such third party apps. It could have a search function, menus and maybe even paid apps. Then people in need of an app could just find it here and install it right away.
Ohh wait it's called the market.
If the app is gone, you should be able to install it from the market and afterwards you can move the .apk file to the system partition.
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If only you read my question properly. Unfortunately, your attempt of sarcasm has failed. So, please stop.

Trouble with NAMELESS ROM by djoliver

Have you guys tried the first Stable JellyBEan yet
IT's right here, NAMELESS ROM by djoliver: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2206780 :good:
Give it a try, believe me, it worth it
But i'am still having a trouble with this ROm, the default voice search is not working, i need it for my virtual assistant to work..I tried to download from the market but it say that Voice Search is installed, i can't delete it and install a new one either.
Any Ideas ?

AW: Trouble with NAMELESS ROM by djoliver
hey dude
i have a option to solve the problem:
1. download link2sd from google play
2. open it
3. look for voice search and tap on it
4. there you can reinstall, freeze, or deinstall.
5. select reinstall
5,1. if it is not working just deinstal it and search in the market for the same or something better.
Hope i helped you

According to this post it's not a ROM issue: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39628648&postcount=17

To delete apps that are included with the ROM, there's no need for Link2SD or any apps like that.
All you need is a Root Browser (Most CM10 roms have the default Cyanogenmod one. You need to take it off Safe mode from the settings tho).
I personally use Root Browser Lite which can be downloaded.
Navigate to System > App and find the corresponding App and you can just press & hold it and select Delete. Boom, app deleted.
But back to your original point, Voice Search also does not work for me and I am using the same ROM. Maybe you can use a similar 3rd party app?

CALI1198 said:
To delete apps that are included with the ROM, there's no need for Link2SD or any apps like that.
All you need is a Root Browser (Most CM10 roms have the default Cyanogenmod one. You need to take it off Safe mode from the settings tho).
I personally use Root Browser Lite which can be downloaded.
Navigate to System > App and find the corresponding App and you can just press & hold it and select Delete. Boom, app deleted.
But back to your original point, Voice Search also does not work for me and I am using the same ROM. Maybe you can use a similar 3rd party app?
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Everything is fine now bro, I followed you and it worked..Just delete the build-in voice search and install it from market..it'll work:good:

stizzie said:
Everything is fine now bro, I followed you and it worked..Just delete the build-in voice search and install it from market..it'll work:good:
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Glad I helped!
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[Q] JMT 6 - Anyone able to get Mobile Print out of the "Goodybag" app to install?

[Q] JMT 6 - Anyone able to get Mobile Print out of the "Goodybag" app to install?
Edit - Meant to say Mobile Print app out of the Goodybag.
First - Great ROM. I've used the last three versions, and so far, it's been a keeper. :good:
Second - I did the usual: Flashed new version over previous version. Tried to install the app, afterwards. When it didn't install, I performed a wipe using TWRP. When that didn't work, I did a fresh install (Complete wipe using Infamous followed by a TWRP wipe then followed by an install of JMT 6).
I haven't had any other issues with this ROM. I just saw this app in PTMR's goodybag, and it would be nice if I could use it.
Actually, there is one more thing: Anyone been able to get Smart Stay to work?

You should be able to extract the Apk from the prior rom's zip and then install it on the new version. If it's one that needs to be installed as a system app, you will need to use a root explorer app to set the permissions.

WhoWhere said:
You should be able to extract the Apk from the prior rom's zip and then install it on the new version. If it's one that needs to be installed as a system app, you will need to use a root explorer app to set the permissions.
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The app didn't exist in the prior version. The "Goodybag" is additional apps that can be loaded after the ROM installation. Granted, a few apps were included on previous ROM versions, but Mobile Print wasn't one of them.
I've already tried the side install method to make it a system app. Checked permissions, etc. App still won't install.

mlbinseattle said:
The app didn't exist in the prior version. The "Goodybag" is additional apps that can be loaded after the ROM installation. Granted, a few apps were included on previous ROM versions, but Mobile Print wasn't one of them.
I've already tried the side install method to make it a system app. Checked permissions, etc. App still won't install.
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Yeah that's a rough one then. Sorry to say but I've don't have any other suggestions if setting the permissions as a system app didn't work.

WhoWhere said:
Yeah that's a rough one then. Sorry to say but I've don't have any other suggestions if setting the permissions as a system app didn't work.
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Oh well. I'll need to email PTMR3 about this. (Been trying to get past the 10 post minimum so I can post directly in the development threads. If it weren't for that, I could ask PTMR3 in his thread. lol.) Thanks for your input, anyway. It's appreciated.

Well, I found out that this app only works with Samsung printers and the app itself is available on the Play Store. Since I don't have a Samsung printer, I'm not going to concern myself with this, anymore.

How do we load the items in the goodybag? I downloaded 3 items and tried to load the from zip via CWM but it ended up getting my phone stuck in a boot loop. I ended up having to flash JMT all over again and start from scratch. Obviously I did something wrong. I've searched all over the forums and all I can find is something about using Aroma to install them, but the process looks confusing.

mlbinseattle said:
Well, I found out that this app only works with Samsung printers and the app itself is available on the Play Store. Since I don't have a Samsung printer, I'm not going to concern myself with this, anymore.
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Use cloud print, works with any eprint printer
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[Q] Possibilities after Rooting ? GS4 for Tmobile.

What happens after the root ?
Do I have to run factory reset ?
Do all my settings stay the same ?
Do I now have the SD app and media transfer capabilities ?
Any feedback and info will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys

You should just Google that question and read about why you should root. Google is your friend.
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emeres said:
What happens after the root ?
Do I have to run factory reset ?
Do all my settings stay the same ?
Do I now have the SD app and media transfer capabilities ?
Any feedback and info will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys
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Nothing.
No.
Yes.
No.
Rooting just gives you access to the system partition. That is it. Nothing else. It does this by adding a system app that acts as a gateway over what apps can and can't have acecss to making changes to the system partition.
Once oyu are rooted you then can use apps and other tricks to add thigns like SD stoarge and stuff like that.

emeres said:
What happens after the root ?
Do I have to run factory reset ?
Do all my settings stay the same ?
Do I now have the SD app and media transfer capabilities ?
Any feedback and info will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks guys
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2 questions for you:
what Android and baseband versions is your S4 on?
what are you interested in doing after rooting? do you want to stay near-stock or change/customize everything?

I think I am going to use CyanogenMod Installer and be done with it. This seems to be the simplest and most safe solution for newbies like me.
Plus Cyanogen is really close to Kitkat UI so I will just go with that.
One question though:
I know that I don't have to root my phone to use the installer, is the phone being rooted using the installer ? Or does it stay unrooted with the new OS ?

emeres said:
I think I am going to use CyanogenMod Installer and be done with it. This seems to be the simplest and most safe solution for newbies like me.
Plus Cyanogen is really close to Kitkat UI so I will just go with that.
One question though:
I know that I don't have to root my phone to use the installer, is the phone being rooted using the installer ? Or does it stay unrooted with the new OS ?
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KitKat is not a UI. KitKat is a version of the Android operating system. The UI is determined by the ROM, which uses the operating system as a base.
You will find that Cyanogen UI is VERY different from the stock TouchWiz ROM UI that you have now. (You may like it better. Half of custom romusers prefer AOSP roms like CM over stock ROMs like TouchWiz or Sense. Half the people hate them. It's all about prefernce)
As fro root, root is not in the phone. Root is in the operating system itself. Cyanogen comes with root preinstalled, so by installing CM you will have root. All custom roms are pre-rooted like this. All root really is is an app in the system partition called Superuser. That's it.

Thanks for the info again.
My friend is trying to back up his data before we both proceed with the CyanogenMod Installer but has difficulties with backing up third party apps. He says he can back up Samsung apps with no problem but there is always a problem with third party apps. Any recommendation on good backup app ? He also purchased Titanium backup but he needs to root his phone to use it.
That's for my friend now I have one more question:
Will I have googleapps with cyanogenmod installer right from the start ? I still want to use google play store, gmail, google maps and so forth.

emeres said:
Thanks for the info again.
My friend is trying to back up his data before we both proceed with the CyanogenMod Installer but has difficulties with backing up third party apps. He says he can back up Samsung apps with no problem but there is always a problem with third party apps. Any recommendation on good backup app ? He also purchased Titanium backup but he needs to root his phone to use it.
That's for my friend now I have one more question:
Will I have googleapps with cyanogenmod installer right from the start ? I still want to use google play store, gmail, google maps and so forth.
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Just root the phone first and make your back ups.
CF Auto root. It takes 30 seconds. It's the easiest thing in the world. You literally CANNOT screw it up.
Root hte phone, make backups, then install CM.
Also, Helium backup is what I use. Makes everything into a clean batch operation. And it's free. But you need to be rooted.

If I don't need to back anything up should I still root my phone ? As you mentioned before CM Installer comes with the root.
And also after the CM is installed will I have an option to go back to my previous system ?
Will it install Stock Recovery ? And what does that mean ? I am sorry I am really new to all this. Just trying to learn.

emeres said:
If I don't need to back anything up should I still root my phone ? As you mentioned before CM Installer comes with the root.
And also after the CM is installed will I have an option to go back to my previous system ?
Will it install Stock Recovery ? And what does that mean ? I am sorry I am really new to all this. Just trying to learn.
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You can always go back via odin (search and ye shall find more aboit odin). Just install CM and be done with it. Take the plunge.
Sent from your phone. You should be more careful where you leave that thing.

One more and last question:
After CM installation using CM installer, do I get all google apps installed ? Such as Gmail, Maps, Google Voice Search ?
And is lookout app working with CM ?

emeres said:
One more and last question:
After CM installation using CM installer, do I get all google apps installed ? Such as Gmail, Maps, Google Voice Search ?
And is lookout app working with CM ?
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Not sure with the cm installer but I don't think so. Tge gapps package doesnt come with cm when you flash it in recovery. But its easy to do. Just download gapps, they are in every single rom thread on xda, and flash them in recovery
Sent from your phone. You should be more careful where you leave that thing.