I tried uninstalling certain system apps via Titanium Backup such as Play Movies & TV but to my horror, PlayStore reinstalled them immediately.
It's not a huge deal but I dislike seeing apps on my app drawer that I will never use. Alternatively, I could freeze it but I rather free up the space.
Has anyone had any luck in permanently uninstalling system apps?
hamisgood said:
I tried uninstalling certain system apps via Titanium Backup such as Play Movies & TV but to my horror, PlayStore reinstalled them immediately.
It's not a huge deal but I dislike seeing apps on my app drawer that I will never use. Alternatively, I could freeze it but I rather free up the space.
Has anyone had any luck in permanently uninstalling system apps?
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You could try using your root explorer type app and delete the apk. Should be gone after a reboot.
hamisgood said:
I tried uninstalling certain system apps via Titanium Backup such as Play Movies & TV but to my horror, PlayStore reinstalled them immediately.
It's not a huge deal but I dislike seeing apps on my app drawer that I will never use. Alternatively, I could freeze it but I rather free up the space.
Has anyone had any luck in permanently uninstalling system apps?
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I always use solid explorer to do that. Works every time
I have the same problem. Have you guys been able to use a file explorer to do it? Root Explorer just says that the delete fails and Solid just hangs during the delete process. Anyone figure this out?
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Just found this app and installed it. I want to make sure that I don't "freeze" some important files. Has anyone else installed this and played around to find what works and doesn't work?
http://www.androidzoom.com/android_applications/tools/bloat-freezer-root_qfjk.html
Haven't used that. I just use Titanium Backup or actually uninstall crap I don't want. TB has a freeze function and is free. But for the ultimate stream-lined-ness? CM7. The new gapps scheme only downloads what you want, not all of the google apps.
Using System Tuner instead...
Didn't try this app as I simply uninstall unwanted system apps, then I usually freeze Google Maps which keeps restarting and consuming CPU while I don't need it most of the time!
You can check the app there:
XDA
Android Market
Dev web site
Bloat Freezer enables push spam.
Anyone know where the amazon app store stores all the .apk and other data. This is probably obvious but sometimes we are all a little retarded
I would think it would need to be in /data/app to run, but I could be wrong. The apps may also be in /data/app-private
plainjane said:
I would think it would need to be in /data/app to run, but I could be wrong. The apps may also be in /data/app-private
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Ahhh.. Duh. Good call. Thanks
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In the end, there's really no difference between the Amazon app store and any other method of sideloading an app. The app gets installed just like any other.
Data will be in /data/data. App will be in /data/app, or in an encrypted container stored under /sdcard/.android_secure and mounted under /mnt/asec if it's been moved to the SD card. Some apps also show up in /data/app-private, though I'm not sure what's determining that.
I was wondering the same thing, When Amazon Downloads apps, where does it store the data(before it is installed)..... because when I uninstall an app, amazon still has it downloaded and stored... but where??? Ive looked on Sd card, but nothing... I just hope it doesn't take and use up all my data for apps I DL, but uninstall
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I was wondering the same thing, When Amazon Downloads apps, where does it store the data(before it is installed)..... because when I uninstall an app, amazon still has it downloaded and stored... but where??? Ive looked on Sd card, but nothing... I just hope it doesn't take and use up all my data for apps I DL, but uninstall
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If I used it & felt like giving out card info for free apps, I'd look further into it. Why do you use the Amazon App Store as opposed to the market? Is there anything I'm missing out on except for the free paid apps each day?
And I'm confused by your explanation of app downloads. Are you saying Amazon downloads the apps, then you have to choose install from the notification bar (or something similar)?
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Some apps also show up in /data/app-private, though I'm not sure what's determining that.
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Apps in /data/app-private are considered "protected". Backup apps (without root access) cannot backup these apps. The developers don't want the .apks easily accessible to everyone (for whatever reason).
If you get the app from the amazon app store on your phone just because it's the free app of the day, but you don't have intention of installing the app and using it right away, amazon still downloads the .apk on to your phone on the sd card, under /sdcard/Android/data/com.amazon.venezia/cache
Yes, that's it exactly. Thanks!
This is aprticularly useful for Android owners on AT&T so we can get the free app and asave the apk and then use Android Injector or similar to sideload.
For those doing this, you must grab the APK from this folder before you download the next app since it seems it removes the previous download when downloading the next app.
I download it, grab it from my phone to my PC and then sideload it from there. Annoying, but until AT&T release their deadly grip on my phone's ability to install from other sources, this is the only way.
It'd be nice if you could download the APK directly from Amazon's pc-based webiste, but oh well there too.
I am not rooted for those that were curious and am running a stock ROM on my Motorola Atrix -- I know this is wrong forum, but it came up for my Google search and I figure it will help others doing the same.
Angry birds not in data/app?
Sort of along this topic.. I am aware no matter how the app is installed, it's typically in data/app data/app-private, or possibly system/app folders. However I've noticed recently that I cannot view the apk files for any angry birds games regardless of how they're installed, whether it be amazon app store or android market. I've been backing up the apps I purchase, or the 1 free app a day from the amazon market, however I cannot locate any of the angry birds games? I've done some searching for this and haven't been able to come across a reason or explanation. I am rooted, I typically use ES File Explorer on the phone or Droid Explorer on the computer.
Edit: I did end up finding out my problem (user error). As they automagically move to the sd card, they were not showing in the data app folder. I moved them all back over to the phone, rebooted, backed up the apk from the data/app, then put them back on the sd card. I tried to move them initially, but they weren't showing until I rebooted.
How would one take advantage of this with an app that is from the Play Store as well?
Allow me to explain...
I LOVE Jetpack Joyride. I have it originally on my iPhone 3GS. When I switched to Android with the Galaxy SII (i777; AT&T), I wanted it. Bad. It finally came but first through the Amazon App store. I immediately downloaded it, despite my disdain for the Amazon app. Well now Jetpack Joyride is available through the Play Store and I'd like to use it through there just with the way updating works (auto as opposed to Amazon's clunk, terrible app where I have to go in a basically sideload it). Is there a way to keep the save data from JJ that I have from Amazon and copy it to the right spot so if I were to have gotten JJ from the Play Store, that it could access it and I could just continue swimmingly? I've already installed JJ from both spots at the same time and the Play Store version (gotten after) starts from 0% where as the Amazon version holds all of my achievements, etc. It sounds possible in my head (and I know I've done it for things like PC games in the past) but I'm not as familiar with the file structure of Android as I am with Windows. Appreciate any advice even if it is just suck it up and stick with JJ through Amazon and not worry about it (it really isn't a big deal).
/sdcard/Android/data/com.amazon.venezia/
This might be a newb question, but I just wanted to make sure. I see that Titanium Backup has the ability to uninstall system apps, and there are a few in the ROM I'm using that I just don't care to use. The apps are Twitter, Google+, Play Books, Play Music, and Play Movies & TV. These don't seem integral to the system itself so would it be okay if I just uninstall them? Is there a better way besides Titanium Backup to uninstall, and does it leave traces behind? Thanks for the help!
yea it would be okay to uninstall them , it doesn't effect
Remove and fear nothing
Back them up and then delete them, if the deletion of them causes problems then restore them and delete them one by one until you find the one causing the problem and just keep it (sadly), but the applications you listed should not effect the device in any way after uninstalling.
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Yes commander!!
U can remove all the bloatapps just don't mess with Mms. Apk. System ui. Apk phone. Apk if u are going manually through folders
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I've always used Titanium Backup to remove bloatware from stock roms on my phones and its been great. Just try and be sure that the apps you uninstall are not sense related, google services, sms, phone, stock browser, etc. etc.
I have AFTV 2 , using stock firmware. I do have some sideloaded apps.
The application manager does not show all apps and in addition it opens the wrong apps? If I go to app and click launch, it launches something different?
Noticed by apps are 2 off
Anyone? I guess I could do a factory reset but trying to avoid that.
Hi there,
I run stock 62.1.A.0.645 (and no root of course).
Is there an easy way to freeze/unfreeze selected app (without uninstalling it)?
More details:
I'd like to use one phone and 2 smartwatches/bands: Samsung GW and Amazfit T-rex.
While using GW (most of the time) I'd like the Amazfit app (Zepp) to be frozen, but not uninstalled. And sometimes when I'd be using T-rex (while riding a bike or hiking) I'd like to unfreeze Zepp and freeze the Samsung app.
Titanium Backup might do the trick, but it needs root.
Also, I thought I could simply disable the app from apps manager, but I dont see that option with Zepp (only uninstall or force stop).
Any suggestions welcome.
TIA.
czekker said:
Hi there,
I run stock 62.1.A.0.645 (and no root of course).
Is there an easy way to freeze/unfreeze selected app (without uninstalling it)?
More details:
I'd like to use one phone and 2 smartwatches/bands: Samsung GW and Amazfit T-rex.
While using GW (most of the time) I'd like the Amazfit app (Zepp) to be frozen, but not uninstalled. And sometimes when I'd be using T-rex (while riding a bike or hiking) I'd like to unfreeze Zepp and freeze the Samsung app.
Titanium Backup might do the trick, but it needs root.
Also, I thought I could simply disable the app from apps manager, but I dont see that option with Zepp (only uninstall or force stop).
Any suggestions welcome.
TIA.
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Back in the days I used to use an app called Greenify to hibernate background apps. It doesn't disable apps but it keeps them from running in the background so it accomplishes a similar thing. Nowadays Android also lets you restrict apps from running in the background, could work too.
Thanks for your helpful post. I'm so much glad to know more about it.
You can disable apps with terminal commands. Install a terminal app then read this.
To find out the package name of the app you want to disable/enable use App Inspector.
Be careful when disabling packages, make sure you just disable apps installed by you. Disabling preinstalled apps can mess up the phone if you don't know what you're doing and you'll end up having to factory reset it.
czekker said:
Hi there,
I run stock 62.1.A.0.645 (and no root of course).
Is there an easy way to freeze/unfreeze selected app (without uninstalling it)?
More details:
I'd like to use one phone and 2 smartwatches/bands: Samsung GW and Amazfit T-rex.
While using GW (most of the time) I'd like the Amazfit app (Zepp) to be frozen, but not uninstalled. And sometimes when I'd be using T-rex (while riding a bike or hiking) I'd like to unfreeze Zepp and freeze the Samsung app.
Titanium Backup might do the trick, but it needs root.
Also, I thought I could simply disable the app from apps manager, but I dont see that option with Zepp (only uninstall or force stop).
Any suggestions welcome.
TIA.
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try this app? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=web1n.stopapp&hl=en_US
(Shizuku or ADB)