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Themes for Swype

I don't know how many of you actually surf XDA, but I'm bored and I do. I came upon this thread that has themed versions of Swype if you use the beta. Check it out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1162686
And hit the thanks button for thekdub, I can only imagine how much time he puts into these things.
Note: I tried putting his .png files into the Swype that came with the G2x, but there are layout differences b/t the two versions and it doesn't look completely correct.
See post #6 below to uninstall Swype that came with the phone.

I also had trouble with using the swype beta. Not sure what the problem is, it's beyond my knowledge.

Really? I haven't had issues using the beta, what issues do you have?

awesome im running the beta on 2.3.3 now bout to hook this up in the theme awesome job finding this man... thanks alot

wewoapsiak said:
Really? I haven't had issues using the beta, what issues do you have?
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if you install beta on a rom that comes with a version of swype it will work for a while and then the first time you reboot it will force close like crazy. you have to uninstall the old swype and delete some library files before installing the beta. once you do this it's golden. i can't remember the name of the files, info is available on the beta swype forum via google search.

adevilfish said:
if you install beta on a rom that comes with a version of swype it will work for a while and then the first time you reboot it will force close like crazy. you have to uninstall the old swype and delete some library files before installing the beta. once you do this it's golden. i can't remember the name of the files, info is available on the beta swype forum via google search.
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The file other than the old swype you have to remove is libSwypeCore.so in the /system/lib/ directory. So the adb code should be:
Code:
adb shell rm -f /system/app/Swype.apk
adb shell pm uninstall com.swype.android.inputmethod
adb shell rm -f /system/lib/libSwypeCore.so
Then you are good to go for using the beta.

Can I have some screenshots ?
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA Premium App

wewoapsiak said:
The file other than the old swype you have to remove is libSwypeCore.so in the /system/lib/ directory. So the adb code should be:
Code:
adb shell rm -f /system/app/Swype.apk
adb shell pm uninstall com.swype.android.inputmethod
adb shell rm -f /system/lib/libSwypeCore.so
Then you are good to go for using the beta.
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I ran into the same problem and instead of using adb i went and deleted the files via root explorer, just an alternate way to approach it if anyone is having problems.

vn00914361 said:
Can I have some screenshots ?
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA Premium App
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Follow the link...

wewoapsiak said:
The file other than the old swype you have to remove is libSwypeCore.so in the /system/lib/ directory. So the adb code should be:
Code:
adb shell rm -f /system/app/Swype.apk
adb shell pm uninstall com.swype.android.inputmethod
adb shell rm -f /system/lib/libSwypeCore.so
Then you are good to go for using the beta.
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damn I don't know what is going on but this method previously always worked for me but with these themed swypes I get nothing but fc after fc on any reboot after installing it. running xboarders tweaked 2.3.3

adevilfish said:
damn I don't know what is going on but this method previously always worked for me but with these themed swypes I get nothing but fc after fc on any reboot after installing it. running xboarders tweaked 2.3.3
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No clue if it's a rom issue, I wouldn't think so, but what do I know.
So you did the adb method to remove the stock Swype. Did you install the Swype Beta installer, uninstall the Swype that it installs, and then install the themed version?

Dont forget (since I havnt even tried the adb route yet):
Android Commander
or
Droid Explorer
Only ones I use, and they work alright.

wewoapsiak said:
No clue if it's a rom issue, I wouldn't think so, but what do I know.
So you did the adb method to remove the stock Swype. Did you install the Swype Beta installer, uninstall the Swype that it installs, and then install the themed version?
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meh, it was really simple. i forgot that i did not have the beta installer installed after flashing a rom

[Q] Swype Beta No Longer Working

I'm running XBoarder's GB 2.3.3 ROM Version1.2.2. I flashed it this morning.
The "old" version of Swype is working just fine. However, when I download the Beta.apk and try to install, Swype won't work.
I'm using Titanium to "Freeze" the original Swype so the Beta will load onto my phone. It used to work like a charm, but is not working anymore.
Anyone else having any problems?

Does it Force Close on you?

you have to uninstall completely the old swype. then you have to use a file explorer to remove a file called libswypexxxx.co or something like that. It is located in system/lib. Then you install the beta installer and finally you download the beta and install it through that app. you can also at this point use one of the swype themes, which look amazing.

adevilfish said:
you have to uninstall completely the old swype.
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Adevilfish,
How do I completely uninstall Swype? I go into Settings - Apps - Manage Apps - ALL APPS, and then I scroll down to SWYPE. It does not give me the option to Uninstall. Just to Force Close and/or Clear Data.
What do you do at this point?

TeldenW said:
Adevilfish,
How do I completely uninstall Swype? I go into Settings - Apps - Manage Apps - ALL APPS, and then I scroll down to SWYPE. It does not give me the option to Uninstall. Just to Force Close and/or Clear Data.
What do you do at this point?
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It's a system app so you can't use the manage applications setting.
Code:
adb remount
adb shell rm -f /system/app/Swype.apk
adb shell pm uninstall com.swype.android.inputmethod
adb shell rm -f /system/lib/libSwypeCore.so
After that install the beta.

wewoapsiak ,
I sincerely appreciate the information, but that could not have made any LESS sense to me.
That was WAY over my head. I'm getting better with this phone stuff, but I clearly still am a "White-Belt Noob".
Forgive the following questions:
What was that?
What do I do with that code?

ADB---Android Device Bridge. How your phone communicates with your computer.
There are many alternatives, but if you want to learn about it, try here.
Or simply download Android Commander, it's a GUI for your computer that allows you to drag and drop or delete. Or use root explorer. There are plenty of ways. Delete the two files (Swype.apk and libSwypeCore.so), install the beta.

Can this be done using "Root Explorer"?

TeldenW said:
Can this be done using "Root Explorer"?
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Yes. Navigate to those directory file listed in the adb posting above.
Delete those lines

Got it handeld...
Rocking the beta again.
Thank you all for your help!

Baked-in spotify must go...

Hi guys.
I just got the Nougat update, on Bell Canada. Everything is great except it rolled out a built-in Spotify. This eradicated my existing old-version Spotify app. Worse, I can't remove it, only disable. Old versions won't install over it either.
I don't have root and probably won't for a while.
Any way to remove the offending app? Workaround?
Thanks!

guardianfox said:
Hi guys.
Any way to remove the offending app? Workaround?
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No way, without ROOT.

Try with adb.
With this commads :
adb shell
cd system/app
ls
ls will list all apps in system partrition and delete app you want by typing: rm nameofapp.apk

L33Tgod said:
Try with adb.
With this commads :
adb shell
cd system/app
ls
ls will list all apps in system partrition and delete app you want by typing: rm nameofapp.apk
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You have to give root privileges for adb, so no hope..

Don't root dude, I can give you my version, it's clone manifest it works perfectly, just install it and it's all as before..
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AMJ19 said:
Don't root dude, I can give you my version, it's clone manifest it works perfectly, just install it and it's all as before..
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It was maked by App Cloner : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.applisto.appcloner
I think it is not safe for daily use with your bank apps.

sceryavuz said:
It was maked by App Cloner : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.applisto.appcloner
I think it is not safe for daily use with your bank apps.
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Nope, it was made and cloned in lucky patcher, the most safest way possible, unless you do the app on your own. Just install it, log in and listen to music, and also you can disable the other app.
The next thing I'm willing to try is to set time of this app to stay at one point, this way, those 7 days of free trial can last for eternity, but don't think I'll make it any time soon.

AMJ19 said:
Don't root dude, I can give you my version, it's clone manifest it works perfectly, just install it and it's all as before..
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Hi, thanks for your apk file that actually works on the z5 on nougat by being installed next to the original application that can be disabled. Can you tell us how you created this clone without having a package conflict? I imagine you took the version available on AlphaGamers but how to do after? Thank you in advance !

ymathis said:
Hi, thanks for your apk file that actually works on the z5 on nougat by being installed next to the original application that can be disabled. Can you tell us how you created this clone without having a package conflict? I imagine you took the version available on AlphaGamers but how to do after? Thank you in advance !
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This is mail I sent to some French guy(sorry for late reply guys).
So here's how you do it:
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@AMJ19
You can't share patched or cracked Spotify apk. It was forbidden and it is against the XDA rules.

AMJ19 said:
This is mail I sent to some French guy(sorry for late reply guys).
So here's how you do it:
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Hello, I am the french to whom you had replied by mail. Everything works as you told me with your solution. I'm unfortunately not root and I can not do what you're asking for YouTube. Thanks for the Spotify solution

sceryavuz said:
@AMJ19
You can't share patched or cracked Spotify apk. It was forbidden and it is against the XDA rules.
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Is it okay to share a way on how to do it?

AMJ19 said:
Is it okay to share a way on how to do it?
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Read rules.. (#6)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?a=81

sceryavuz said:
Read rules.. (#6)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?a=81
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Already did it..warez am I right?

Hello guys, with the cloned version of the app (assuming the one included in nougat is disabled) is the link from soundhound (when you detect a song and have an option to open it in spotify) working properly or instead is taking you to Spotify's website (meaning it's not detecting the cloned version) ?

Just clone your old version Spotify APK with App Cloner then install it. The apk signature of the clone will be changed so you are able to install it

terrencehaha said:
Just clone your old version Spotify APK with App Cloner then install it. The apk signature of the clone will be changed so you are able to install it
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Thanks this worked perfectly. Disabled factory installed spotify and cloned the modded version and installed. Worked great.

I feel like I'm coming too late but here goes:-
Step 1 :
Code:
adb device
Step 2:
Code:
adb shell
Step 3: pm list packages | grep <OEM/Carrier/App Name> command (without quotes) to find package names
e.g
Code:
pm list packages | grep [COLOR="Red"]google[/COLOR]
Step 4: Once you find the desired bloat app to remove type:- pm uninstall -k --user 0 <name of package>
e.g
Code:
pm uninstall -k --user 0 [COLOR="Red"]com.quora.android[/COLOR]
If it helped don't forget to smash that like button and subscribe for more vi... Wait, wrong outro!

^i assume you need root access to do that?
terrencehaha said:
Just clone your old version Spotify APK with App Cloner then install it. The apk signature of the clone will be changed so you are able to install it
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app cloner will create a new apk? i need to side load it via adb to set the install vendor for android auto. does the change of the apk signature via app cloner affect android auto recognising the cloned app as well?

[Uninstall any apps] via adb [No ROOT]

How to uninstall system app or any app without having rooted?
1) Connect your phone via USB
2) Turn android debugging on
3) Go to android shell using $ adb shell
how to remove apps now
use this command now
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.my.demo.app
comment below
to undo the changes:
adb shell cmd package install-existing com.my.demo.app

Would I still be able to update my software without issues in my Galaxy s9 for instance after removing bloat via this method?? If yes, would it bring the apps back??

dannyella said:
Would I still be able to update my software without issues in my Galaxy s9 for instance after removing bloat via this method?? If yes, would it bring the apps back??
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Yes you will be able to to update your device without any issue.
No your app will not be back unless the app's apk is present in the update package.

Hi,
Do you have any ideea how to re-install an app uninstalled by miskate?
Thanks

This pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.my.demo.app only removes the app from user 0 ( current user )
Sooo to reinstall and app, you will need to factory default your device

Please Help~
I've done the steps on your video https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/ .... but the result is always "failure" not found ... can you please help me. Thank You.

This might be silly, but how do we get the app's identifier, like com.demo.my.app? Settings > Apps does not seem to have that info.

akki-k said:
This might be silly, but how do we get the app's identifier, like com.demo.my.app? Settings > Apps does not seem to have that info.
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Code:
adb shell pm list packages | grep <search-term>
Example: You can type "chrome" instead of <search-term> to find the Chrome browser.
For graphical solution you can install the app named "Package Name Viewer 2.0" by csing. :good:
edit: You can see the article Debloat: https://www.xda-developers.com/uninstall-carrier-oem-bloatware-without-root-access/

dannyella said:
Would I still be able to update my software without issues in my Galaxy s9 for instance after removing bloat via this method?? If yes, would it bring the apps back??
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Yes

adipaval said:
Hi,
Do you have any ideea how to re-install an app uninstalled by miskate?
Thanks
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I´m still looking for a solution.
Already tried pm enable or pm install -r with the apk. no success. any clue?

When after enabling Android debugging I am giving the command adb she'll from terminal in my lunix laptop I am getting an output "nicklaus_f:/
What is this?
But when I am giving the command ' adb shell pm list packages' the output I am getting is
/System/bin/sh: adb: not found
127!nicklaus_f:/$
Please advise what to do

gsantra said:
When after enabling Android debugging I am giving the command adb she'll from terminal in my lunix laptop I am getting an output "nicklaus_f:/
What is this?
But when I am giving the command ' adb shell pm list packages' the output I am getting is
/System/bin/sh: adb: not found
127!nicklaus_f:/$
Please advise what to do
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Try reinstalling adb drivers for your device.
---------- Post added at 02:35 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:34 AM ----------
Would give this a try as soon as i get my hands on a proper pc. The korean apps on my phone are very annoying.

Is there a command to enable apps without factory reset?

gsantra said:
When after enabling Android debugging I am giving the command adb she'll from terminal in my lunix laptop I am getting an output "nicklaus_f:/
What is this?
But when I am giving the command ' adb shell pm list packages' the output I am getting is
/System/bin/sh: adb: not found
127!nicklaus_f:/$
Please advise what to do
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I would say
1. Download from android themselves:
developer.android.com/studio/releases/platform-tools
2. Extract the .zip file somewhere on your computer and add that folder to your windows PATH variable so you can reference it from anywhere using command prompt (cmd.exe).

kdm6389 said:
How to uninstall system app or any app without having rooted?
1) Connect your phone via USB
2) Turn android debugging on
3) Go to android shell using $ adb shell
how to remove apps now
use this command now
pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.my.demo.app
comment below
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Any way to install user app as system apps from adb ?

[GS] said:
Any way to install user app as system apps from adb ?
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There technically is a way. Just not as "graceful"
android.stackexchange.com/questions/27/how-do-i-properly-install-a-system-app-given-its-apk

adipaval said:
Hi,
Do you have any ideea how to re-install an app uninstalled by miskate?
Thanks
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pm default-state app.name

Im trying to unistall a system app and after running pm uninstall -k --user 0 'com.icoolme.android.weather' nothing happens.
There no sucess or failure message.
Anyone knows why that happens and what can I do to fix it?

https://forum.xda-developers.com/picture.php?albumid=15288&pictureid=58390
I had to do it twice, because I didn't turn off auto update in Galaxy Apps and didn't uninstall Secure Folder before I started. I'm not 100% of the connection, but somehow Bixby came back, but I uninstalled Secure Folder, turned off Auto Update, and it worked great. They got root for my device like two days later, so kind of pointless, but it helped a lot! Thanks! :good:

please I need help how can I enable an application that I uninstall by mistake ('com.google.android.apps.photos'), without factory reset, besides which is the command that I should use to disable an application?
nota: the options that are in previous comments do not work

Pre installed app removal?

It appears that some apps that come pre installed on the 8t can be deleted...rather than disabled. For example, Google One.
If I delete them, will they reinstall with a factory reset or were they installed separate from the factory image?
Been several years since I had a new phone and am use to only being able to disable pre installed apps.
Thanks

Well if you root you can debloat it

brad34471 said:
It appears that some apps that come pre installed on the 8t can be deleted...rather than disabled. For example, Google One.
If I delete them, will they reinstall with a factory reset or were they installed separate from the factory image?
Been several years since I had a new phone and am use to only being able to disable pre installed apps.
Thanks
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You can use ABD for delete your apps, follow the guide, you can create a txt file with all your adb commands and copy/past once
the best link for all method/scrits : here
the adb method link directly : here
spart0n said:
Well if you root you can debloat it
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False... You can easily debloat/delete apps from adb without root, on all smartphone, OnePlus, Sasmsung Redmi/Xiaomi

Best way is obviously to use adb method if you're not willing to root. Enter adb shell
Code:
adb shell
A simple search like this will give all packages with google in it's name. You can replace 'google' with 'oneplus' or 'facebook' etc to find the package names.
Code:
pm list packages | grep 'google'
You can use this to delete the app after finding package name using this.
Code:
pm uninstall --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
Note that this removes apps only from default user and not from system. They will return if you do a factory reset.

KrishTej said:
Best way is obviously to use adb method if you're not willing to root. Enter adb shell
Code:
adb shell
A simple search like this will give all packages with google in it's name. You can replace 'google' with 'oneplus' or 'facebook' etc to find the package names.
Code:
pm list packages | grep 'google'
You can use this to delete the app after finding package name using this.
Code:
pm uninstall --user 0 com.facebook.appmanager
Note that this removes apps only from default user and not from system. They will return if you do a factory reset.
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Package Info from the PlayStore is also another good way to see the package names of what is installed to make the apps you want to get rid of easier to remove. Personally, I save a text file of the apps I remove for each device I have to make it easier to remove them if I ever have to factory reset the device or remove them for others.