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[Tut] (Root) Update to Latest Superuser

Once you have achieved root (see other thread), to update the Superuser.apk to the latest version, run these commands:
Code:
adb shell
su
mount -o rw,remount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system
rm /system/app/Superuser.apk
pm uninstall com.noshufou.android.su
Then search on the market for Superuser and download the one by ChainsDD. Confirmed working on latest Droid2 2.2 ota.
EDIT: To be safe, go to Settings>Applications>Manage Applications and find Superuser. Then clear the data. This should prevent any of the Superuser issues discussed.

sorry..new to the whole android scene. are there any advantages to updating the superuser app the the latest version and can this command be input on the droid itself through the terminal app?

metman87 said:
sorry..new to the whole android scene. are there any advantages to updating the superuser app the the latest version and can this command be input on the droid itself through the terminal app?
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i like the interface much more and its got a new autoaccept after 10 seconds if you arent paying attention when the popup shows. it's up to you. i'm sure future root tools will just include it.

alright thanks. is it as simple as installing the new version and uninstalling the old? or does one need to enter the command prompts listed above?

metman87 said:
alright thanks. is it as simple as installing the new version and uninstalling the old? or does one need to enter the command prompts listed above?
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that is what the commands do. unfortuantely, the old version is on the system partiton. this means that we must first mount the system and read/write and then manually delete the old version ourself. then the new version can be easily downloaded through the market. anyways, adb shell means it's done via your computer so its very easy to copy and paste like 3 commands.

Instructions work perfectly... thanks!

I need Mac instructions
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greg25 said:
I need Mac instructions
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These instructions are not specific to the OS on your computer, they work with anything.

Perfect!
Worked great! Thank you!

Instructions worked fine (I just made them up for Linux), but the newest SuperUser is giving me weird results. Every program that requests root access will ask me numerous times, like it never remembers that I gave the app access. Like removing one app with titanium will it will ask me 4 seperate times to accept or deny permission. Other apps do this also. Anyone have a copy of the old apk I could reinstall? Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks

n0yd said:
Instructions worked fine (I just made them up for Linux), but the newest SuperUser is giving me weird results. Every program that requests root access will ask me numerous times, like it never remembers that I gave the app access. Like removing one app with titanium will it will ask me 4 seperate times to accept or deny permission. Other apps do this also. Anyone have a copy of the old apk I could reinstall? Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks
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I had the same thing happen to me. Launch the new superuser app and go to settings. Unselect and reselect Notifications. Apparently it shows it being checked, but you have to recheck it for the actual setting to get saved.
After I did this, it only asks once for a program, and then I never see it again.

facelessuser said:
I had the same thing happen to me. Launch the new superuser app and go to settings. Unselect and reselect Notifications. Apparently it shows it being checked, but you have to recheck it for the actual setting to get saved.
After I did this, it only asks once for a program, and then I never see it again.
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Nice, thanks!

I had that issue too. I ironically un-installed superuser and re-installed it and it worked fine too

I used Root Explorer to delete the old Superuser.apk from /system/app. Then I rebooted and installed the new version from the market. Worked great.

jmonte345 said:
I used Root Explorer to delete the old Superuser.apk from /system/app. Then I rebooted and installed the new version from the market. Worked great.
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that works too though without having the superuser apk and rebooting, that could be a little dangerous for others hence my adb tutorial. no need for a restart either. could easily just use root explorer, delete the old, download new from market.

Worked great
I just renamed Superuser.apk to .bak then tried to install. Don't forget the last step. I had to adb (I was using terminal emulator) to do the last step then installed fine and removed Superuser.bak.
Thanks I like the New look.

yeah i can't get superuser from the market to install, keeps telling me unsuccessful

jerseyh22accord said:
yeah i can't get superuser from the market to install, keeps telling me unsuccessful
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I had the same problem. I rebooted my phone and then it installed fine. Not sure if it's risky to reboot once you remove the apk or not. However, it didn't cause any problems for me.

jmonte345 said:
I used Root Explorer to delete the old Superuser.apk from /system/app. Then I rebooted and installed the new version from the market. Worked great.
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I basically did the same thing except I renamed instead of deleting it. Well, once I installed SU from the market, I can't find the .apk file even though it's running and launching correctly. I assumed it would be called superuser.apk in the system/app folder but only my old renamed superuser.bak is there. I'm just worried if there is an update in the future, I won't be able to rename since I can't find the .apk file. Anyone know where the .apk file is for this new version of superuser?

facelessuser said:
I had the same thing happen to me. Launch the new superuser app and go to settings. Unselect and reselect Notifications. Apparently it shows it being checked, but you have to recheck it for the actual setting to get saved.
After I did this, it only asks once for a program, and then I never see it again.
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Tried this, and it didn't work for me. With Titanium Backup in particular, it will literally ask upwards of twenty times for permission. It's insanely annoying. Any other tips?
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[Q] Can you remove system apps (AT&T bloatware) without root through ADB

Title is kinda self explanatory, for too long reasons to explain I don't have CWM Recovery so I have ADB and want to remove AT&T bloatware. Can I do this through ADB, without root? (Well I am rooted, but I'm stuck on stock so yeah).

okachowwa said:
Title is kinda self explanatory, for too long reasons to explain I don't have CWM Recovery so I have ADB and want to remove AT&T bloatware. Can I do this through ADB, without root? (Well I am rooted, but I'm stuck on stock so yeah).
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Without root? No.
But you say you are rooted, and if you are, then yes. If you can do "adb root", you can uninstall them.

check this
okachowwa said:
Title is kinda self explanatory, for too long reasons to explain I don't have CWM Recovery so I have ADB and want to remove AT&T bloatware. Can I do this through ADB, without root? (Well I am rooted, but I'm stuck on stock so yeah).
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Market restrictions? What? You mean AT&T really censors what apps I can and cannot see on my Samsung Captivate? Yes they do. But, no problem. Android developer Andrea Baccega has developed an app called “Market Enabler” to remove the censorship by emulating the T-Mobile market on the Samsung Captivate as well as other devices. Instructions below if you’ve already got root access:
1. Download “Market Access” and install the latest version of the APK file on your Captivate.
* Don’t know how to install .apk files? Copy the file to your phone and then install “Apps Installer” or “Astro File Manager” from the market. It’s easy! Just double click the .apk when you find it!
2. Close the Market down fully. If you were running the Market previously, reset the phone so it is not a running task. Or use a task killer and end the Market app.
3. Open up the Market Access application and go to “Backup value” in case you need to get back to the AT&T market
4. Then click “Providers” and find: “T-Mobile [US]“
5. Click and hold that option until it says “Emulate “T-Mobile” SIM?” — click “Yes” there
1. You may have to Allow Market Access in Superuser Permissions
6. Click back to “Settings” click the checkbox next to “Emulate on boot”
7. All done. Now your Market is uncensored.

its difficult for remove it
its is difficult to remove the system application without root.

AndroidHouse Team said:
its is difficult to remove the system application without root.
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I am rooted, but have no custom recovery or custom ROM.

okachowwa said:
I am rooted, but have no custom recovery or custom ROM.
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I know the commands for cd system/app
ls
the the "rm Name.apk"
However, does this require you to be in recovery or have root?

Anybody got anything?

Anybody have an answer for this?

To remove system apps (assuming you are at least partially rooted)
do:
Code:
adb remount
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adb shell
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rm /system/app/bloatware.apk
You may want to do
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ls
to list all of the names of the apps available for uninstall (usually com.android.xxx or something)

e334 said:
To remove system apps (assuming you are at least partially rooted)
do:
Code:
adb remount
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adb shell
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rm /system/app/bloatware.apk
You may want to do
Code:
ls
to list all of the names of the apps available for uninstall (usually com.android.xxx or something)
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That's what I've got. Thanks so much man! But what does remount do? I've usually done
adb shell
cd system/app
ls
rm Bloatware.apk

This is an alternative as it is not removing the AT&T bloatware. You don't need root.
What I do is use Launcher pro as my launcher, then use the "hide apps" in the settings. The programs are still there but you can't see them anymore.

yes there is a way
I'm not sure if it's safe, but download Go Launcher. Then you can uninstall any ago you want, including the camera.

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:
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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 ?
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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 ?
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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

[APP] Get your Old Android Market Back

You know what distinguishes a good the from the from a bad on? The good one spend his time is helping others, while the bed one spend his is time consolidation power
There are no stupid question, every question is a quest for knowledge..Knowledge flows freely here at XDA! ask and ye shall b answered.
ThaNx to all the member that TEAM AD with the various tips and trick for this post I walk away, but my knowledge increased by the experiences shared with is wonderful group people. Long Live Android!
Installation:
1. Download files below, do not rename them! Transfer to SD Card.
2.* Use any file explorer and mount system as RW and delete file name (Root Explorer works nicely)‘Vending.APK’ and ‘MarketUpdater.apk’ from /system/app/. You can also delete folders com.android.vending and com.android.vending.updater in /data/data.
*Do a reboot.
* Open File explorer/ Root Explorer and Mount your file system as RW and copy ‘updater.apk’ from SD Card to /system/app/ and do a reboot.
* Now, mount your file system as RW from explorer and copy ‘market.apk’ from SD Card to /system/app/ and Reboot phone.
Edit: I feel retarded.. forgot to mention that this method is iffy on my rooted stock ROM, but it works great on my rooted custom rom.
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acolwill[/B];16952837]What functionality? All I see is fancy graphics designed for children and iRetards, there's no discernible change in how apps are grouped or searched for since version 2.12.
I have 5 android devices ranging from the HTC Hero up to the Samsung Galaxy Tab and the new market looks **** on every one. Application presentation is marred with oversized text and incessant scrolling, making it slower to actually see information pertinent to what you are looking at. Emphasis should be on the applications contained within the market, not the market application itself.
Other than that, the obfuscated way that application permissions are presented to a user in the newer versions makes it far too easy for the layman to install things with less than honourable permission requests. At least in version 2.12 you HAD to move your fingers around to accept permissions, since then all it takes is two jabs with a finger with little or no perceived consequence.
The fault lies with Google for forcing the new market style on users, no choices outside of root&destroy.
So thanks for actually taking the time for making the Google apps look nice, just let those whom want the 'clean' version have their say.
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The attached Vending.apk is the "old" market. In order to install it, you must be rooted and you need either a little knowledge of ADB or Root Explorer from the market.
Using ADB;
Reboot into recovery and plug into pc, mount /system using your recovery
From your preferred ADB console:
adb push Vending.apk /system/app
adb shell rm /system/app/MarketUpdater.apk
adb shell chmod 644 /system/app/Vending.apk
adb shell chown root.root /system/app/Vending.apk
Reboot.
Using Root Explorer;
Download apk to sdcard
mount /system rw
browse to /system/app
remove MarketUpdater.apk
remove Vending.apk
browse back to sdcard and copy the Vending.apk to /data/local/tmp
copy the Vending.apk from /data/local/tmp to /system/app
using permissions action, set permissions on Vending.apk [Owner: Read Write. Group: Read. Others: Read]
using set owner action, set owner to 0 - root, group to 0 - root.
Close and reboot.
The Root Explorer method may not work for all phones, and will not work on HTC phones which do not have s-off. The ADB method should work on any rooted device which previously had market access.
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here.david[/B];16956089]Thanks that worked BTW, on the Vibrant (MiUi) here is the command I used to mount without going into CWM....
From your preferred ADB console:
adb shell mount -o rw,remount -t ext4 /dev/block/stl9 /system
adb push Vending.apk /system/app
adb shell rm /system/app/MarketUpdater.apk
adb shell chmod 644 /system/app/Vending.apk
adb shell chown root.root /system/app/Vending.apk
Reboot.
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nygmam[/B];16959137]I use a simple method, which works very well, and so far has not had a down side:
1) Using Titanium Backup (Or another app that lets you do this) either Freeze (Paid app) or Backup, then delete Market Update (Free App)
2) Go to Settings, Applications, Manage Applications, and scroll down to market, and select
3) Uninstall updates from Market
This is very easy to do, and you may be able to use other freeze or backup apps to achieve the same result. Also note, no reboot required.
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I use a simple method, which works very well, and so far has not had a down side:
1) Using Titanium Backup (Or another app that lets you do this) either Freeze (Paid app) or Backup, then delete Market Update (Free App)
2) Go to Settings, Applications, Manage Applications, and scroll down to market, and select
3) Uninstall updates from Market
This is very easy to do, and you may be able to use other freeze or backup apps to achieve the same result. Also note, no reboot required.

Why would anyone want to do that? To put it in a different way: What are the advantages of the old market?

Thanks man, the new market sucks...

For some people the new market lags a lot especially on lower end phones, the last version was terrible for me so I had to use the old one but this latest update is a huge improvement, so i'll stick with it.
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If you change the density of your phone's display, you wont't be able to download many apps(shazam free for example). It says that your device is incompatible, that's why I reverted back to the old market.
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new market sucks..it lags on older phone

Agreed. Installed it, and soon had to restore old version from backup!

Any chance this will work without root? My wife hates the new market.
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QBall45 said:
Any chance this will work without root? My wife hates the new market.
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Have you given a brief look at the benefits of root vs stock? Well worth it.. Just a little research about rooting your particular phone and you can do it quite simply

i just downloaded the old market apk again and replaced it over the new one , and it worked , i have samsung galaxy s2 ,but still the new market is slow

I use a simple method, which works very well, and so far has not had a down side:
1) Using Titanium Backup (Or another app that lets you do this) either Freeze (Paid app) or Backup, then delete Market Update (Free App)
2) Go to Settings, Applications, Manage Applications, and scroll down to market, and select
3) Uninstall updates from Market
This is very easy to do, and you may be able to use other freeze or backup apps to achieve the same result. Also note, no reboot required.

shadows of yesterday said:
i just downloaded the old market apk again and replaced it over the new one , and it worked , i have samsung galaxy s2 ,but still the new market is slow
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If you don't delete or disable Market Updater, new market will return... Maybe not right away, but it will be back. Also no need to reinstall old market, it is still on your phone. Just see my post above on how to uninstall the updates to market (Step 2 and 3), just uninstall updates, and go back to market, accept teh T&C and you will be back using old market again.

This worked for me ONLY after following the steps in OP and:
1. Changing the permissions of both files to rw-r-r
2. Renaming market.apk to Market.apk
3. Renaming updater.apk to Updater.apk

I think you'd need to 'chown root.root' on both files too...

GRRemlin said:
This worked for me ONLY after following the steps in OP and:
1. Changing the permissions of both files to rw-r-r
2. Renaming market.apk to Market.apk
3. Renaming updater.apk to Updater.apk
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Maybe the mods can add this bit of info to the first post. Thank you!

You can edit it (or should be able to)

hello.
i'm using an xperia x10 mini E10i, and just did those steps. My market dissapeard, and now i don't know how to install it back( i didn't make a backup of the apks i deleted =( ). Can you please tell me what should i do?
I also tried GRRemlin's version and still doesn't work.
Thanks in advance.

li9ht said:
new market sucks..it lags on older phone
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after themeing the market for the last five versions i would have to say the new market adds fuctionality over the old.
sounds like your blaming google for having a slow outdated phone.
still a good post though for those that like the look of the old market

Try restoring your apps and following the directions posted in post 2 it really is easier, and you don't have to mess with chmod and renaming and rebooting.
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How to remove stock Swype to install Beta

I love the newest beta of swype (3.25.something) and was irritated with the old stock version. Removing pre-installed swype from a Sense rom using a terminal emulator was nowhere to be found, so I pieced this together and it worked. Must be rooted first
I found this short walk through (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10655580&postcount=29277) to remove swype, but my spareparts didn't have those options and I haven't got root explorer. So this is the free way to clear out the installed swype so that you can use the much better beta.
I learned how to mount read and write to remove apps here: http://www.magicandroidapps.com/wiki//index.php?title=Removing_Sprint_Apps_From_Evo
1) Use a file explorer to find out and write down the exact filename of your /system/lib file. Mine was libSwypeCore.2.50.72.20895.so
2) Open up your Terminal Emulator app and type: su
The $ should turn into a #
3) Next enter: mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mtdblock4 /system
4) Enter: rm /system/app/Swype.apk
5) Enter: rm /system/lib/filenamefromstep1
6) Then enter: sync
And: reboot
7) When the phone reboots use your email client to download the Swype installer fresh (I used an old copy and got force closes, but after using the manage apps to get rid of the old installer and the errorous new swype or failed install the freshly downloaded installer worked seamlessly)
8) Install the new installer and follow its prompts.
I hope this will help someone else and is easily found when they search for it.

The only way i could think of right now is to be rooted and then installing an app like "System App Remover". It can install any bloatwares.

Not to bury up an old topic, but don't forget about the all important Titanium Backup. Not only can you back up all of your apps easily, it will let you remove any app from your phone just as easily. It seems a lot of people overlook that powerful app. Plus, it's also free, unlike root explorer.

AndroidHobbyist said:
The only way i could think of right now is to be rooted and then installing an app like "System App Remover". It can install any bloatwares.
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This is the way I did mine.