Hi,
I'm currently trying to remove my main google account from my HTC Desire. I changed my gmail adress and deleted the old Google account, now my Desire always asks me for the correct password for the old gmail account (which doesn't exist any more), thus I'd like to make the second Google account the primary one and delete the old (non-existant) account from my phone. I'm running a Froyo custom ROM (That means the Desire is rooted, shell instructions are also welcome). Removing all Google apps data in the Applications Menu didn't help. I don't want to do a factory reset as I've installed a few purchased apps I'd like to keep.
Thank you for your help!
falcon
Just FYI (and for search engine users): Just solved it. Instructions:
- Boot phone into recovery mode
- Mount /data partition
- Pull /data/system/accounts.db to local computer using adb pull
- Use sqlite3 to update the account name (UPDATE accounts SET name='[email protected]' WHERE name='[email protected]'
- Push accounts.db back to phone
- Reboot
Works like a charm. No problems so far.
Be more specific,please.
Im new in this, can you really help me with more specific intruction.
I found another way, this is to remove all the accounts saved to the phone
First you need Root Explorer
-if you get any error with Superusers just close all the running services try to update SuperUser, turn phone off and back on, keep going to Root Explorer until it ask you to accept something related to SU (u might get frustrated but be patient you will see the permission)
-Once in Root Explorer Hit the hardware button and select SEARCH
-We are going to search for the word ACCOUNT
-Now the is going to search the whole phone for the word ACCOUNT make sure the sd card isnt inserted in the phone
-Once the search has been completed just delete all the files or text files in the search results. it probably say that the file is being used or is only for reed,again just make sure all the apps are closed as well of the proccesess then keep trying to delete until it gets deleted
-Just turn the phone Off and Back on and all the accounts should be Removed even the main one
changed phones
I have changed my HTC HD2 from windows to android.
I tried to down load an app, but the down loads are for HTC HD2 not my android.
What do I do to get android market to down load to my phone now
SETUP (USER) GUIDE FOR ZPAD with 3G (SMB-A1002-3G) AKA ZPAD T2
** UPDATED 14th March 2011 **
IMPORTANT NOTES for Zpad
Note 1 - Some software, eg Flash, is not on your ROM (maybe this was installed after manufacture). You need to back up these apps first. I'm not sure of all the apps, as I accidently wiped mine first, thinking they would all be on ROM. Fortunately the only one I did miss was Flash, and this can be added later (see below).
Note 2 - This is NOT my work. It's just the steps I followed to get MY Zpad working the way I wanted it (inc Market and Titanium Backup). People waaay smarter than me worked this out and credit should go to them.
Note 3. This is NOT a ROM, and you don't need to flash a ROM, the Zpad works FAST out of the box (I think Quadrant was 2450 (or 2350) from memory)
Note 4. I setup Wireless and Installed File Expert to access the files I needed from my Windows 7 computer.
1. Install Z4Root Version 1.3.0
This is needed to give you "Admin" Access to your device
1a. Install and Open and follow the steps on screen to Root your Zpad
2. Install Clockworkmod following these instuctions
NOTE: This "formats" your Zpad back to factory settings (your "Admin" access remains)
Original Thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245
2a. Download ClockworkMod v08 (This version has been found to work best...the newer version causes some issues with some ROMs.) There are two versions available; one for installing ClockworkMod from the internal memory, one for installing it from external memory (microSD/microSDHC card). Download from the original thread above. ** EDIT - It's recommended to use the Internal Memory File and remove your MicroSD card during install/setup **
2b. Unzip the file you chose (cwmod_internal.zip OR cwmod_microsd.zip) to the root folder on the storage option of your choice. This is SDCARD on the ZPAD.
2c. Rename the original Recovery Folder, and move the new Recovery folder from the above ZIP to SDCARD (should now be SDCARD\Recovery)
2d. Move update.zip to SDCARD
2e. Turn off your device.
2f. Press the power button and the Volume+ button at the same time and release them when the Malata splash screen pops up. You should see "Detect a recovery key pressed" pop up in the upper left corner of the screen.
2g. Watch ClockworkMod install. This will not take long. Your tablet will reboot when installation is complete. Nothing will look different unless you enter ClockworkMod by following the steps below…
Entering ClockworkMod:
If you want to get into ClockworkMod you need to shut down your device, then press the Power and Volume+ button (the same way you did to install ClockworkMod). Thankfully this time it will not automatically restart and wipe everything.
Navigating CWMod:
Vol+ and Vol- are to scroll up and down, the home button selects an option, and the back button backs up.
BACKUP ROM NOW!!!
(I installed Flash at this point, Version 10.1.95.22 seemed the only one that worked for me??)
3. Install Google Apps (including Market)
The file is; gapps-mdpi-tegra-20101020-signed.zip. You can download it by following the instructions in the thread below.
Original Thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842590
Note: Some people have experienced problems with the Android/Google Apps Setup Wizard. I think this is related to Wifi only Zpad's? Thanks to Koaby for figuring out you can delete the setupwizard.apk from the cyanogen mod (gapps-mdpi-tegra-20101020-signed.zip). This fixes the problem.
Note 2: If you are having problems removing setupwizard.apk check out this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12069069&postcount=70
You only need these instructions
3a. Copy download to SDCARD
3b. Hold volume + and power to boot into recovery (go to "advanced")
3c. Choose, choose zip from sdcard
3d. Choose the zip to be applied as an update
3e. Let Zpad boot and complete GMail Login Details (I had problems here, but my GMail details were stored... not sure why)
4. Fix the Market
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865245 (Part 3, step 3)
4a. Open the Market app. Once it loads close it (press the home button).
4b. Go into Settings – Applications – Manage Applications – Google Services Framework – Force Stop – Clear Data
4c. Go into Settings – Applications – Manage Applications – Market – Force Stop – Clear Data
4d. Go back to your home screen and open up the market. You should get an error. If not, redo steps 3 and 4 until you do.
4e. Reboot your device. After it starts back up let it sit for a minute or two to let things in the operating system normalize. Open the Market. Reboot your device.
4f. Open the market again and enjoy. You now have Flash and the Android Market. (Keep in mind, this is not the FULL market, it just makes around 99% of it available. It is unknown which apps are not available. There is a full market fix, but it is MUCH more complicated).
5. IMPROVED MARKET
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=861044
(Edited out the bits not needed)
5a. Now you are going to re-do the original Market Fix. First, make sure Market is running, and browse around in it for a few seconds. If you don't do this, there may be no cache to clear and for some reason the market fix may not work. Then, go to Settings->Applications->Manage Applications->Running and scroll down to Market. Then hit Clear Cache, followed by Force Stop **DO NOT CLEAR DATA FOR MARKET, JUST CACHE**. Then go back, scroll down to Google Services Framework, hit Clear Data, then Force Stop.
5b. Now try starting Market again and you get the famous Market Error. Now shut down the Zpad, then turn it back on. Wait for Wifi to connect to your network before doing anything!
5c. Now restart Market again. ..... Voila! A truly full market!
Applications I use that work on Zpad
Root Explorer - Access to Root Files (not needed for this setup)
Titanuim Backup - to Backup EVERYTHING after I set it up the way I wanted
Astro + Bluetooth Module
File Expert - To access Win7 PC
Spare Parts (version 2.2) - To see battery/cpu use
Pocket Cloud - Access work server
MoreLocale 2 - Set Location to Australia
Button Savior - So I've got buttons on the left side too
Touchdown - Sync with Exchange Server
MSN Talk - In case I gets some mates one day
Dolphin Browser HD, with addons; Google Translate, Tab History and AdBlooker
Launcher Pro - The Zpad interface is not that good
Lookout - Antivirus
I hope this helps, Mal.
Again, all credit to the original posters, I just thought best to share the steps I followed for other Zpad users.
PS: I have the original ROM from my Zpad. Happy to share if anyone can point me to the best place to upload it.
In case I forget anything or need to add more stuff
zpad just wifi no 3g
I,m assuming this works on the zpad without 3g only wifi as well. Could you confirm.
Thanks
It should work fine. Just make sure you do a backup before step 3 and you'll always be able to go back to standard.
Once it's all running, set it up the way you like, eg mail, apps etc, then install Titanium Backup an get a backup of your settings and apps.
Now if something ever goes wrong you'll be able to go back to your apps and settings or worst case back to Factory settings.
Thanks but issue
Hello
Thanks for your update. I followed your instructions and get to the welcome screen after installing the apps. It states touch the android to begin, which I do it clicks but nothing happens. Any suggestions.
I think from memory there was a "next" button that appeared on the bottom right, I think? It's just the GApps setup I think and I'm pretty sure you can skip it too. If not, try a reset again through clockwork. That's what I did and it seemed to work the second time??
If you have an SD Card in, try removing that and doing it again too.
Cheers, Mal.
Hello again
Thanks for the ideas. Unfortunately I can't get passed the touch the android button. bottom right is a button to change language, and bottom left is a button for emergency call.
Reloaded it about 10 times now and no luck. If you think of something let me know.
You did touch the Android Man in the middle right (sorry if you have just thought I'd check).
You could try plugging in a USB mouse, something has gone weird with your touch screen I think???
Same Problem Cannot pass the android men!
Can you talk me through what happened?
You installed clockworkmod, backed up the ROM, then let the system boot. Did everything work at this point?
Then you copied the gapps and rebooted but entering recovery this time. You selected the gapps zip and let it boot. This is where its got to the Android man and you couldn't get past right??
Yes, I try to bypass the ANDROID man welcome but nothing seems to work I redo all the steps several times now. I long press the home and acces app killer, even go to setting an try to shutdown all running apps but nothing happen. Mine is the SMB-1002-WIFI model. all help will be appreciated. And thanks
Did you set your wifi up and have internet access. You need this when you start it up as it will try to log on with your gmail account from memory.
Yes I did connect to the WIFI with no problem, really fast indeed. I also have acces to the system settings by long press the home butom, but cannot go by the android man everything else is hid behind
I think the Android man is the google apps setup wizard. Maybe I had my gmail setup already and that's why it seemed to work?? Give that a try if you can?
I think I forced closed the setup wizard on mine and that seemed to work too.
Let me know.
Backup of Rom
Hi,
Are you able to post a copy of a backup of your original Rom as I only have the chinese version and I don't know how to use the 3g.
Thanks
Jonesie
Yep, happy to upload my stock ROM.
Can anyone recommend a place to upload my ROM. It's about 230Mb in total, so I need a place that can take files over the usual 200mb limit.
hotfile.com seems to have an upload limit of 400MB.
And you can download free. It's like rapidshare, only seems to have faster download.
I try everything, but nothing seems to work. All the apps run smoothly behind the "Android men" (SetupWizard)
I Force Stop Setup wizard - when try to go home setup wizard start again
any ideas are welcome
Can you enter your Gmail account by opening the Gmail app? That may work?
Yes I do with no succes.
I came up with a cheap solution.
First I delete the setupwizard.apk from the cyanogen mod (gapps-mdpi-tegra-20101020-signed.zip)
I follow your guide step by step *include the installation of flash
Infamous "Android Man" is no more!
I create a google account, No problem
So far everything is working. I will keep you updated
Here is what does NOT work
HyperDroid CM7
Unable to remove account from Accounts & Sync Settings/manage accounts
hold down email address brings up a page with option to remove account..says it wont let me remove account because required by some applications
sends me over to Settings/Privacy Factory Data Reset which does nothing but reboots phone ..since Windows 6.5 is no longer on Phone
Also used file manager and there is no accounts.db anywhere to delete
Is there a quick easy way to clear everything form Hyperdroid CM7...
and /OR could use some help..directions to thread for a reflash of HyperDroid CM7..
What Steps would can I omit in reflashing ? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=769026
Thanks !
OK I sorted it out..
Go into CWN hold pwr and home button
Select #9 AD Recovery
Select wipe data/factory reset on next screen
The next screen reboot system
I hav just flash a new rom(Suprarom) and everything is fine accept gmail,market maybe all google app.my phone already s-off,root and supercid.when sign in at gmail or market, its said can't establish connection bla.....bla...it's kernel problem or what.i try full wipe ,wipe cache,done everything but it goes same...before flashing this rom i'll make a backup..when i restore it everything goes normal..please any solutionn...
When people have problems connecting to the market and gmail, the only way to fix that is to delete all the data and cache from the phone to have google resync it back up.
For both apps you'll need to go to the settings-manage applications. Then clear the cache AND the data. Do the same for gmail.
After that, reboot, open up gmail and the market. The market should ask you to agree to the terms and conditions again and once you validate that you should should be golden.
yup i do it all you said.but first start from first flash the rom dont hav a cache or data right.i mean from setting-manage application-market -clear data/clear cache .the button is invisible.
Have you checked your sync settings? If all fails you may need to just do a factory reset. This will erase all your apps and settings. . Sorry!
EDIT: Please read below before performing a factory reset!
jalie85 said:
yup i do it all you said.but first start from first flash the rom dont hav a cache or data right.i mean from setting-manage application-market -clear data/clear cache .the button is invisible.
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I re-read your posts. You stated that at sign-in you cannot establish a connection. Are you getting full bars? Maybe you should skip the sign in process upon flashing a new rom and restore your wifi settings. And afterwards, go and connect via wifi and sign into google/market/gmail. Hope that helps.
My signal is full bar n try a wifi too.can browsing to web .skip from signing @ setup wizard nothing change.
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I have somehow messed up my phone.
I had a small problem with wifi and internet turning on automatically so i decided to update the firmware to one of a newer rom and now the phone automatically freezes and turns off.
After this i installed InsertCoin Evolution Sense 4 v2.4 – Sensation and without wipe and now sense 3.6 crashes and i cant load up apps.
I was going to try with a full wipe when i realise i have not back up anything.
When i boot up my phone all i get is the contacts menu and cant access to anything else but the settings.
All my apps, contacts, everything is on the phone and i cant seem to backup any of them as i cant access titanium backup or Google play to download another one and install it.
I tried loading it from settings but it just gives me an option to close the apps and clear cache nothing about loading the program.
All im left with is writing down the contacts and app list i have, and no way of getting backing up it up.