ok so is there an app that i can use on my hd2 that will let me delete all my cache at once or seperate programs one by one, and also a feature to re-direct the cache to the sd card, i no someone created a cab to re-direct a cab for album cache but surley this would be cool if someone could create this.
or is it already available??
willing to donate of someone can make this
ok so found a cool app called clear temp on open market app just search cache
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=600578
BOBO_01 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=600578
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yeah found that one mate thanks
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So if we used a symbolic link to store data/app and data/data on the sdcard instead of our phones, what would be the potential risk if we removed the sdcard after having done this? Would our phone go crazy and blow up or what? Would this not solve the problems of apps being stored on the phone's internal memory?
theres a discussion going on here
neerhaj said:
theres a discussion going on here
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Thanks.
One of the users on that forum said that a symbolic link would simply duplicate the information...is that correct?
Stericson said:
Thanks.
One of the users on that forum said that a symbolic link would simply duplicate the information...is that correct?
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unless this phone changes the way a symbolic link works that user is incorrect... Think of it like shortcuts on your desktop... it doesn't create a new program to display the shortcut... it just is a small file that tells the computer to run the real program. You could do the same but there needs to be a lot more work than just that. Basically the app is stored in data/app and the data is stored in data/data but then there are other files the program may have installed elsewhere and links may need to be done to quite a few different folders. Basically it will be messy... someone needs to make an app that installs to the sdcard
Ok, I thought he was wrong but I was just making sure....Do you know where the android market is storing all of its cache because the app is growing on my phone and I want to
A) reduce it by clearing the data
or
B) use a symlink to stop it from taking up space on my phone.
if I am not mistaken cache is in data/cache... I know that the /cache directory is a symlink to somewhere else. Forgot where thou.
Hi. I just found out that apk files are kept in the device after installation of the app.
I just recently downloaded a file explorer app and I found out that the apk files of the free games which I downloaded and installed from android market are kept in this folder:
/mnt/asec (I'm using Samsung Galaxy Ace)
There are individual folders for each game, and in each folder are a lib folder and the apk file. For example:
Fruit Ninja folder (which is found in mnt/asec folder) contains a lib folder and an apk file.
Fruit Slice folder (which is also found in mnt/asec folder) contains a lib folder and an apk file.
My question is, is it ok to delete these apk files? Will the games still work?
Also, can I send these apk files to someone else via bluetooth so they may download the apps without having to visit android market?
yeah you can delete the apk file after installing any app for it to still function, I do it all the time. Yes you can send the apk file to your friend so they can install it. If you're still cautious, try doing a trial run with one apk file...send it to your friend first, then delete, see if it works.
The .apk files are like setup files for windows. Once installed, you don't need the apk, especially if you are backing up with Titanium or similar backup program.
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Hi. Thanks guys.
Is everything from the android market ".apk"? Is it possible that some have a different extension? I downloaded a dictionary app, I can't be sure but I think it's a .zip file.
Thank you.
pakattack
I tried to delete the apk file. It cannot be deleted.
However, I copied it to my sd card, uninstalled the app, re-installed it using the one already in my sdcard, and it installed just fine.
I still want to be able to delete the apk file that is in the system though (/mnt/asec).
Any ideas or do I just have to deal with it?
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PakAttack1994 said:
yeah you can delete the apk file after installing any app for it to still function, I do it all the time. Yes you can send the apk file to your friend so they can install it. If you're still cautious, try doing a trial run with one apk file...send it to your friend first, then delete, see if it works.
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I agree with deleting it won't be a problem but sending to a friend?
sometimes I think there would be a message stating that its not sign
correctly.. correct me if I'm wrong Thank You
WillShaka, like I said, I tried to delete it. I can't. Not allowed.
I don't know why. I'm using ES File explorer
not sure if this works but have you tried unmounting the sd and delete?
WillShaka said:
I agree with deleting it won't be a problem but sending to a friend?
sometimes I think there would be a message stating that its not sign
correctly.. correct me if I'm wrong Thank You
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Also, and I don't mean to veer out of topic (this question is often ignored in Q&A forum), if I use Odin to upgrade my stock firmware instead of using Kies, will it erase all my data? I have a feeling it will...
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not sure if this works but have you tried unmounting the sd and delete?
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Just tried it. Doesn't work, but thanks for suggesting. =)
Yes, you can delete the APK after installation. But the APKs in /system/app/ need to stay where they are to function appropriately
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Also, and I don't mean to veer out of topic (this question is often ignored in Q&A forum), if I use Odin to upgrade my stock firmware instead of using Kies, will it erase all my data? I have a feeling it will...
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MarlonKaye said:
Just tried it. Doesn't work, but thanks for suggesting. =)
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yes odin your phone would wipe out all the user and data status.
your welcome sorry I couldn't help
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WillShaka, like I said, I tried to delete it. I can't. Not allowed.
I don't know why. I'm using ES File explorer
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I use the All-In-One Toolbox app to automatically find and delete all .apk files. It also has an automatic backup and restore function for apps.
So my daragon city and messenger are in the apk files I don't know if its backed by another zip folder my tablet is the amazon fire so if I deleted the apk files that is downloaded for an android would my appe still work the same
There is this option called Themes in the settings menu. consider me a complete newbie and tell me how that works(Like does it help in changing themes if so how do I do it).
There is no option called themes on the stock Rom. What are you running?
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There is this option called Themes in the settings menu. consider me a complete newbie and tell me how that works(Like does it help in changing themes if so how do I do it).
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A custom ROM dev may choose to add the new CM theme engine to his/her ROM. If you were to install a theme (via Play Store or .apk from XDA, NOT themes that you flash or where you modify files) you use the theme manager to use the theme.
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A custom ROM dev may choose to add the new CM theme engine to his/her ROM. If you were to install a theme (via Play Store or .apk from XDA, NOT themes that you flash or where you modify files) you use the theme manager to use the theme.
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nice it works great !!. how do i add fonts to the system like change the whole system fonts
hi do u remember my pre question about my missing internal files i jst figured out that when i delete this folder "storage" all the files gets wiped out
only happens when i delete it through my comp, not able to see the file using any file explorer with in the phone and i have no idea of which app created that file
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hi do u remember my pre question about my missing internal files i jst figured out that when i delete this folder "storage" all the files gets wiped out
only happens when i delete it through my comp, not able to see the file using any file explorer with in the phone and i have no idea of which app created that file
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Storage is an android folder and it contains links to tour /sdcard
Don't delete things of you don't know what they are
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blackuse said:
hi do u remember my pre question about my missing internal files i jst figured out that when i delete this folder "storage" all the files gets wiped out
only happens when i delete it through my comp, not able to see the file using any file explorer with in the phone and i have no idea of which app created that file
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You deleted a symlink that linked to your internal storage, thus it deleted everything. You can't see the symlink in a file explorer while in Android but while connected to a PC, you can.
https://www.google.com/#q=define+symlink
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You deleted a symlink that linked to your internal storage, thus it deleted everything. You can't see the symlink in a file explorer while in Android but while connected to a PC, you can.
https://www.google.com/#q=define+symlink
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wow never expected it to be so complicated. Does this symbolic link show up only in custom rom's, if no then normal users like myself would probably mistake it for an empty folder and delete it.
Thanks for the explanation.
blackuse said:
wow never expected it to be so complicated. Does this symbolic link show up only in custom rom's, if no then normal users like myself would probably mistake it for an empty folder and delete it.
Thanks for the explanation.
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It exists in any ROM. You shouldn't delete anything if you don't know what it is.
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Hi all .
Is there any way start game again from new level without factory rest.
I have tried With uninstall game and reinstall it but it showing same level progress .
I have rooted phone. Srry for bad english Thanks
bbek said:
Hi all .
Is there any way start game again from new level without factory rest.
I have tried With uninstall game and reinstall it but it showing same level progress .
I have rooted phone. Srry for bad english Thanks
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You need to uninstall the app, delete the app's folder from /data/data, delete any traces of the app from your external sdcard, and then reboot. The app will be totally gone.
After that, re-install and enjoy!
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You need to uninstall the app, delete the app's folder from /data/data, delete any traces of the app from your external sdcard, and then reboot. The app will be totally gone.
After that, re-install and enjoy!
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Thanks buddy before uninstall app i can find that app folder on data/data but when i uninstall app i cant find that app foldet on data/data. Any idea actually Which folder need to delete because. There are so many folders. Thanks
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Thanks buddy before uninstall app i can find that app folder on data/data but when i uninstall app i cant find that app foldet on data/data. Any idea actually Which folder need to delete because. There are so many folders. Thanks
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The folder name should match up with the package name. To find that, go to /data/app and locate the game's .apk file in that directory. Write down or memorize the exact name of the .apk file. Then, go back to /data/data, and look for the folder with the same name as what you wrote down. When you find that, make sure it is gone after you uninstall the app.
Then, you need to clear your SD card of all data traces from the game. This can be found with a little exploration.
Hi, I've just noticed that YouTube has a folder named exo, in the cache folder (android/data/com.google.android.youtube/cache), with a lot of .exo files. Its size is 60MB, that's quite a lot. Can I delete all those exo files?
Thanks!
OK, yes I can. It's totally safe to delete that entire cache folder. :fingers-crossed:
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Hi, I've just noticed that YouTube has a folder named exo, in the cache folder (android/data/com.google.android.youtube/cache), with a lot of .exo files. Its size is 60MB, that's quite a lot. Can I delete all those exo files?
Thanks!
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Yes. You can delete any app's cache without worrying about it but keep in mind that some files are not caches so I recommend using a simple cache cleaner like this one. DO NOT use Clean Master and similar apps. They drain more battery and use a lot of CPU.