I've rooted my EVO using unrevoked... got wifi tethering working and backed up all my apps with Titanium... now I want to delete all those crappy OEM apps that Sprint installs by default and doesn't give you the option to uninstall.
Is there a way I can uninstall these with regular root or do I need to go through the NAND access?
Thx!
you can try uninstalling those apps using Titanium Backup; under the Backup/Restore tab, you can click on any app and it'll give you option to uninstall
Thx for the suggestion, but it didn't work... I tried 'Sprint Navigation' as an example and I was able to click uninstall within Titanium Backup but upon reboot, it's back in the apps list and within Advanced Task Killer as an app that is auto loaded on boot. WTF!
Note: I also seem to be having a problem with Titanium Backup where every time I reboot it says "Sorry i could not acquire root" so I have to go to "Problems?" and re-download the BusyBox thing... then it works fine???
Install root explorer, browse to /system/apps, enable R/W access, then delete all the apps you want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=581976
Is root explorer free? All I see is a pay version... can I do it with cmd and adb? Any idea why Titanium Backup loses it's root access each time?
bkfitz said:
Is root explorer free? All I see is a pay version... can I do it with cmd and adb? Any idea why Titanium Backup loses it's root access each time?
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it's probably because you don't have full nandroid root
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I have root access now via unrevoked. I downloaded Root Explorer how do I delete unwanted apps. I tried going to sys/apps and holding down the cityid app and then click delete but it does not delete. Am I doing something wrong?
primedef said:
I have root access now via unrevoked. I downloaded Root Explorer how do I delete unwanted apps. I tried going to sys/apps and holding down the cityid app and then click delete but it does not delete. Am I doing something wrong?
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apps in the /system can only be deleted in ADB until full NAND unlock is released by revolked, go to the general incredible section look for safe apps to remove thread and it will show you the way
FYI, I've had success with the 'Freeze' option in Titanium Backup to disable system apps on the Incredible.
As a side question, anyone know how exactly 'Freeze' works in Titanium Backup?
is there any app tht can be use to uninstall system apps? appart from systemapp remover? thks
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Root Explorer or Titanium Backup, but you must be rooted.
Keep in mind if you're on a stock ROM you most likely will NOT be able to install OTA updates in the future if you remove apps like this. They will fail to upgrade themselves, since the original copy no longer exists.
well im using cyanogen 6.1.1
then U can delete the app with Root Explorer or Titanium Backup..
Suggestion: do a system backup before!
Sadly the only way to do this is if you root your phone, but if you do decide to root your phone to do this you may as well install a custom rom; as if you try to update a stock rom that doesn't have all its stock apps it will more then likely either not work or brick your phone altogether.
But the good news is that if you decide to do custom roms you are def in the right place.
oh wait how do i uninstall the system app? do i just delete the .apk file in the \system\apps directory?
ok here's some problem. root explorer let me delete the apps in the \system\app directory but whenever i reboot my system n i went in there, all the stuffs i deleted r there again. happend everytime i reboot my phone
jasonnguyen3697 said:
ok here's some problem. root explorer let me delete the apps in the \system\app directory but whenever i reboot my system n i went in there, all the stuffs i deleted r there again. happend everytime i reboot my phone
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same thing happens to me when i use titanium backup to delete system apps.
try use the adb
you must delete the apk, and then use packet manager to uninstall
if you use cm take a look here
wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Barebones
you will need to use ADB while you're phone is in recovery mode.
if the phone is on and booted and you're just rooted (not S-OFF) then you wont have access to delete from /system....
Instead of deleting it, I disable them just in case I need them back for some OTA update or something:
First find the package name, then go into adb. Using A&T maps as the example: ( com.telenav.app.android.cingular.attmaps )
$ su
# pm disable com.telenav.app.android.cingular.attmaps
Then if it ever needs to be re-enabled:
$ su
# pm enable com.telenav.app.android.cingular.attmaps
Disabled apps won't show up in the All Apps list, just as if they had been deleted.
I just completed rooting 2 bolts this morning and was wondering how one goes about remove some of the additional bloatware. Blockbuster, etc...
Thanks in advance.
Michael
first make a back up in recovery.
There are several ways to do this.
Terminal emulator app,
ADB,
or an app like Root Explorer or Titanium Back up
For the terminal app and ADB just
su
--opens up super user access
cd system/app
--changes your path to where the apps are stored
ls
--lists all the apps in the directory
once you find the app you want to blow away, do
rm VZW_Golf.apk
--removes it completly, and only way to retrieve is to find a replacement apk or restore entire back up through recovory.
You could also do a
mv VZW_Golf.apk VZW_Golf.apk.bak
--Just renames the app, it will be unusable, but can easily be restored by renaming to original apk.
Another option, rather than deleting, if you're concerned about needing to put them back some day is to just use Titanium Pro's "Freeze" feature. There are other apps that you can purchase on the Market that let you "freeze" an app as well.
Freezing an app totally disables it and prevents it from loading at startup, autoloading on its own, and even removes it from the app drawer.
This is the path I'm taking for the time being, but I'm not currently worried about the bloatware sucking up precious storage space. If storage for apps becomes an issue, the rm command is only a terminal session away!
Can't get Root Explorer to mount as R/W..Any ideas?
ccse.eggie said:
I just completed rooting 2 bolts this morning and was wondering how one goes about remove some of the additional bloatware. Blockbuster, etc...
Thanks in advance.
Michael
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I would use Titanium BackUp and just freeze the apps for now untill you can get a good backup of the Original ROM on it.
AisforAustin said:
Can't get Root Explorer to mount as R/W..Any ideas?
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get the app "root checker" off the market from joeykrim
My only thought is towards you aren't rooted.
If you are, then I'm not sure since I have never used the Root Explorer app.
thanks for the replies. I used Rom Manager to make a backup.
I'll download the titanium program and freeze the programs. Sounds the easiest option.
AisforAustin said:
Can't get Root Explorer to mount as R/W..Any ideas?
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Try the "mount /system" app first. After selecting rw with that app, root explorer should be mounted as rw as well.
AisforAustin said:
Can't get Root Explorer to mount as R/W..Any ideas?
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Reboot the phone a couple of times...re-download SuperUser.apk from the market if necessary, make sure that in SuperUser Root Explorer is listed as having been allowed root permissions.
If you've never seen the pop-up SuperUser request for Root Explorer you won't be able to mount r/w.
Titanium backup same story as root explorer. It also helps in Titanium to click the Problems? button and let it install its own version of busybox - or you can download busybox from the Market as well (I haven't tested it on the TB, though).
I ended up making a backup in cwm recovery then installing root explorer and going through system/app and just deleting the apks lol. have over 470mbs free now! left the odex files for now but removed the apps. If you delete them make sure you have a backup first.
The only app given me an issue is VVW, deleted the apk, renamed odex to .old and still vvm shows in the launcher. not sure what other apk is linked to vvm. any ideas?
so can you not uninstall them with titanium backup then? That would be the easiest way. I was hoping you could as I will be rooting mine here in a few.
nosympathy said:
so can you not uninstall them with titanium backup then? That would be the easiest way. I was hoping you could as I will be rooting mine here in a few.
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You can uninstall them in titanium backup. Or after you root there is a Rom now you can flash in CWR that already has the bloat removed.
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MXMike said:
You can uninstall them in titanium backup. Or after you root there is a Rom now you can flash in CWR that already has the bloat removed.
Sent from my THUNDERBOLT using the XDA app
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Which ROM is that?
Geegolly said:
first make a back up in recovery.
There are several ways to do this.
Terminal emulator app,
ADB,
or an app like Root Explorer or Titanium Back up
For the terminal app and ADB just
su
--opens up super user access
cd system/app
--changes your path to where the apps are stored
ls
--lists all the apps in the directory
once you find the app you want to blow away, do
rm VZW_Golf.apk
--removes it completly, and only way to retrieve is to find a replacement apk or restore entire back up through recovory.
You could also do a
mv VZW_Golf.apk VZW_Golf.apk.bak
--Just renames the app, it will be unusable, but can easily be restored by renaming to original apk.
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thank you so much. this is good info. i was trying to figure out how i can delete things i dont want. hate vz navigator.
TheStick13 said:
Which ROM is that?
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List is in the stickies in the development section. I like virusrom and bamf the most.
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Root worked fine SU asks for permission, given. But when I select items to uninstall they all fail.
I did not uninstall SU from previous root could that be the problem?
Thanks
Mike
You mean using Titanium Backup or something to delete stock app's?
rifek4 said:
You mean using Titanium Backup or something to delete stock app's?
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System app remover from Google store.
Try that what I told. Or some debloat script.
Does anyone know if this is possible? I've had my phone for a couple weeks and want to root but don't really want to reinstall and setup everything again. If not, can someone point me to a reliable non-root full backup option?
TIA!
no. oem unlock is needed first and that pre-step is the bad boy that does the wipe.
d3athsd00r said:
Does anyone know if this is possible? I've had my phone for a couple weeks and want to root but don't really want to reinstall and setup everything again. If not, can someone point me to a reliable non-root full backup option?
TIA!
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You should probably Google "TIA." Hehe.
d3athsd00r said:
Does anyone know if this is possible? I've had my phone for a couple weeks and want to root but don't really want to reinstall and setup everything again. If not, can someone point me to a reliable non-root full backup option?
TIA!
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Google is your backup option. It can restore settings, apps and data. Just restore from cloud. You need root to have a perfect backup.
mikex8593 said:
Google is your backup option. It can restore settings, apps and data. Just restore from cloud. You need root to have a perfect backup.
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You don't need to root you just need to have twrp installed.
se7ensde said:
You don't need to root you just need to have twrp installed.
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Well, to backup apps and data in the OS, like OP wants before unlocking bootloader.
I did this with titanium backup on my previous phone to go from non-root to root and worked like a charm.
I can't post a link to the url...anywhay search for titanium backup non-root and you will see how to make a backup that can later be restored with titanium.
1. How to make your first backup WITHOUT root:
Before beginning, you need to setup your ADB and have your device detected. You must also running Android version 4.0 and above. Also, make sure you have a file manager installed. Our favorite is the ES File Explorer.
Connect your device and make sure its listed with the following command:
adb devices
Run a FULL backup with the following command:
adb backup -f FullBackup.ab -apk -all
This will create a “package” called “FullBackup.ab” on the current location in your command prompt. This is your backup package.
Now you can root your phone.
Once finished rooting, insert the “FullBackup.ab” package on your sdcard
Hit the menu button and look for “Extract from ADB backup” option. This will prompt you to search for the file. Use the file manager that you installed earlier and navigate to the directory and select the FullBackup.ab file.
Now restore like as if the backup was made with Titanium Backup. Don’t forget to make a fresh copy of the backup using Titanium Backup. You’re Done!
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